Thunderstorm Wind in American Samoa
Every thunderstorm wind event the National Weather Service has filed in American Samoa, year by year, with the most significant episodes. Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
The most significant on the map
The most significant thunderstorm wind episodes in American Samoa.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The record
- Events
- 11
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Damage
- $577,000
Every year
The most significant
Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.
- Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain in American Samoa, February 3, 2024On the evening of February 3rd through February 4th, an embedded low pressure system within the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) moved over all islands of American Samoa.
- Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in American Samoa, December 14 to 16, 2023A strong South Pacific Convergence Zone moved over American Samoa on December 14th through the 16th.
- Damaging Wind and Heavy Rain in American Samoa, May 20, 2026A thunderstorm moved over Tutuila island on the morning of May 20th. Gusty winds accompanied heavy rainfall. The highest estimated winds are on the western edge of the island where structural damage and flying debris were reported.
- Damaging Winds in American Samoa, May 26, 2023A tight pressure gradient between a strong trough and a ridge produced high sustained winds and wind gusts between 330 and 650SST on May 26th. WSO Pago Pago recorded sustained winds of 30 MPH or more and gusts of 35 MPH or more during that time.
- Damaging Wind in American Samoa, November 9, 2024A trough from the northeast of American Samoa moved over the territory on the evening of November 9th. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds from thunderstorms occurred as the trough moved through the region.
More
Thunderstorm Wind everywhereEvery kind of event in American Samoa
Sources
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.