Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms soaked American Samoa. This situation triggered heavy runoff and flash flooding across the territory especially near Tualauta district and low-lying areas in the Fagaloa.
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Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms soaked American Samoa. This situation triggered heavy runoff and flash flooding across the territory especially near Tualauta district and low-lying areas in the Fagaloa. The Weather Service Office recorded over 3.70 inches of rainfall.
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1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms soaked American Samoa. This situation triggered heavy runoff and flash flooding across the territory especially near Tualauta district and low-lying areas in the Fagaloa. The Weather Service Office recorded over 3.70 inches of rainfall.
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