Swains storm history
Storm events recorded in Swains, American Samoa between 1950 and 2025.
23
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$60K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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Two alia boats battled 24 hours out at sea due to steep wave heights.
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Large surf heights of 8 to 10 feet will affect southwest through southeast facing shores.
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Large surfs of 18 to 20 feet impacted west, south and east facing reefs of American Samoa. A combined south swell and seasonal trade-wind generated swells produced hazardous surfs and dangerous rip currents. Reports of coastal erosion and debris have damaged roads, while other pa…
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Tropical Cyclone Percy was a Category 2 when it pass Swains Island between the 26th and the 27th. A Hurricane Warning, A High Surf Warning and a Flood Watch were issued for the Island of Swains between February 24 through the 27th. "Of the 9 buildings on the island, only 3 surviv…
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A large area of trade wind swells was reinforced by a south swell of 4 to 6 feet. Large surf of 10 to 12 feet with occasional higher sets reached south shores of all Islands. No injury reported.
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A strong area of high pressure far south of the Islands generated a south to southeast swells of 4 to 6 feet, producing 8 to 12 feet surf along south shores of all Islands. No injury reported.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |