Heavy rainfall caused landslides in six villages on the Island of Tutuila. Runoff and flooded roads have created traffic havoc for Western villages on the Island of Tutuila.
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Heavy rainfall caused landslides in six villages on the Island of Tutuila. Runoff and flooded roads have created traffic havoc for Western villages on the Island of Tutuila. The Weather Service office received over 2 inches of rainfall during this event.
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1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.
A surface trough near Tutuila generated widespread showers over Tutuila Aunuu and Manu'a Islands.
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