Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding over American Samoa. Fast flowing water along the streams and strong runoff along the waterfalls, including the Nuuuli waterfall behind the Family Mart Store, were impacted by this weather phenomenon.
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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding over American Samoa. Fast flowing water along the streams and strong runoff along the waterfalls, including the Nuuuli waterfall behind the Family Mart Store, were impacted by this weather phenomenon. Tree branches were fractured as a result of strong gusty winds that were associated with heavy rainfall. A flash flood warning was issued for this event. No injury or fatality reported.
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1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding over American Samoa. Fast flowing water along the streams and strong runoff near the waterfalls were reported by residents. Strong gusty winds associated with this phenomenon severed a few tree branches in Tutuila. No injury or fatality reported.
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