American Samoa, 2017Heavy Rain in American Samoa, February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017 · NWS ASO · 1 event in 1 county or zone
Heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds associated with a surface trough over the Samoan Islands have triggered flash flooding in small streams, rapid runoff along valleys and small streams, and landslides near Matafao Elementary in Fagaalu. 27 inches of rainfall during the 24-hour period while heavier showers fell near mountainous locations.
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- None recorded
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Heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds associated with a surface trough over the Samoan Islands have triggered flash flooding in small streams, rapid runoff along valleys and small streams, and landslides near Matafao Elementary in Fagaalu. The Weather Service Office received 3.27 inches of rainfall during the 24-hour period while heavier showers fell near mountainous locations. Gusty winds up to 50 mph have impacted a few banana plantation across Tutuila. Heavy water ponding were noticeable in the Tualauta region and Eastern district. Reports of immensely heavy rain were also reported from Manu'a Islands. No injury or fatalities reported.
Heavy Rain, Tutuila
- When
- February 8, 12:00 AM SST to 11:59 PM SST
- Where
- Tutuila County, 10.43 mi WNW of Vaitogi to 79.22 mi E of Pago Pago
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- Official NWS Observations
- Coordinates
- -14.329, -170.837
Heavy rainfall combined with strong gusty winds up to 50 mph were associated with a surface trough that was located over the Samoan Islands. This phenomenon triggered flash flooding in small streams, rapid runoff along valleys and small streams, and landslides near Matafao Elementary in Fagaalu. Strong gusty winds impacted a few banana plantation across Tutuila. The Weather Service Office received 3.27 inches of rainfall during the 24-hour period while heavier showers fell near mountainous locations. Heavy water ponding were noticeable in the Tualauta region and Eastern district. Reports of immensely heavy rain were also reported from Manu'a Islands. No injury or fatalities reported.
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