A series of heavy rainfall between the hours of 5AM to 5PM triggered flash flooding across American Samoa. There were reports of landslides from the Eastern district near Masefau and Auasi villages, and strong runoffs from streams and mountains have impacted homes in the villages of Nu'uuli and Aua.
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A series of heavy rainfall between the hours of 5AM to 5PM triggered flash flooding across American Samoa. There were reports of landslides from the Eastern district near Masefau and Auasi villages, and strong runoffs from streams and mountains have impacted homes in the villages of Nu'uuli and Aua. The Weather Service Office recorded nearly five inches of rainfall from 5AM to 5PM. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
2 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.
Flash flooding has triggered strong runoffs and landslides across American Samoa, especially over the Eastern district of Tutuila. The Weather Service Office recorded nearly 5 inches of rainfall from the hours of 5AM to 5PM. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.
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