Tutuila storm history

According to KHJ News, a 15-year-old boy died on the afternoon of the 12th after being swept away by high surf while swimming at the Leala Sliding Rocks shoreline on Tutuila island, near the villages of Vailoatai and Taputimu.

A 20 year old man was swept out to sea by large and powerful surf on the afternoon of August 06th while sitting along the shore line between Maliu Mai and the airport in the villages of Ili'ili and Tafuna, according to Talanei.com.

Emergency Management Director confirmed a deadly landslide in Gataivai Village on the morning of the 26th. Local radio station, KHJ, reported mud and debris from the landslide broke through the walls of a home, toppling the bedroom of a 61-year-old woman who died on the scene. Em…

Local broadcast media reports that the Department of Search and Rescue began searching for a man who was swept out at sea due to rough seas while swimming along the coastline of Fogagogo village on the afternoon of April 2nd. Due to continuing rough sea conditions, the search ope…

The radio station, 93 KHJ reported a drowning near the Airport during palolo hunting. Sources say the fisherman was not familiar with the area and was possibly swept out due to strong rip currents and high surfs.

Rough conditions observed at the Aunu'u wave buoy showed seas of 7 to 8 feet and peak periods about 18 seconds. These observations confirms high surfs and possible strong rip currents that caused a drowning in the village of Sogi.

Large surfs and strong rip currents swept away an unwary fisherman in the village of Vaitogi.

NWS Employee from the village of Amouli and friend of one of the fishermen who lost his life reported the tragic event. Strong rip currents swept two fishermen at the edge of the reef when surfs were transitioning from high to low tide.

Observations from the PacIOOS buoy reported surfs over 16 feet with steep wave heights near 12 to 15 feet. This combination along with strong winds caused a small craft to capsize near the auasi port of entry. 15 passengers were onboard and had drifted to sea for nearly 2 hours u…

Fishermen died due to drowning in Tula (northeastern shore) during low tide conditions. A high surf advisory was also in effect.

Surfs of 10 to 14 feet were recorded by the PacIOOS aunu'u buoy during the time of this incident. The fisherman who sadly lost his life went out fishing during low tide in the village of Vailoa, which was the normal routine for him. Recent drownings reported were during low tide …

News from the talanei reported two boys swept out to sea during high surf conditions due to strong rip currents.

A 7.9 earthquake occurred about 120 miles southwest of Pago Pago and it shook the entire Samoan and Tongan region. The earthquake occurred around 648 am Samoan local time, and it took within 15 minutes for the tsunami waves to reach the Samoan Islands.

Sea level rose and high waves crashed onto the roads for this timeframe, mainly south and east facing shores. The high-impacted villages include: Fatu ma Futi, Aunu'u, Alega, Laulii, and Tula. These villages experienced damages to roads, road closure, and debris covering roadways…

Tropical Cyclone Gita combined with an active monsoon trough generated destructive winds and torrential rainfall between the hours of 4 AM to 2 PM. At the peak of the tropical storm before 8 AM, the Weather Service Office and most of American Samoa lost power. The NOAA Earth Syst…

Heavy rainfall triggered strong runoff especially along the central and eastern district of Tutuila. Public parking lot and roads were flooded and landslides were reported mainly from the eastern district.

Tropical Storm force winds damaged plantations, blew roofs of a couple shacks and garages, and uprooted banyan and breadfruit trees in Tututila.

This high surf/heavy surf event which lasted for over a week created many problems not only for the swimmers and fishermen but for the general public as well, especially on the 19th during theflash flood event on the 19th. The high surf combined with exceptionally high tides bloc…

An NWS employee reported a landslide in Leone Village during the morning of November 20th. Dirt and debris blocked both ends of the main roadway through the village. A nearby University of Hawaii/American Samoa Power Authority rainfall gauge located in Aasu Village, approximately…

A landslide occurred along the main road in Seetaga village, blocking the westbound lane. A University of Hawaii/American Samoa Power Authority rainfall station in Aasu Village (approximately 1'2 miles northeast of the incident site) measured 0.76 inches of rain between 11 AM and…

Flash flooding occurred along Fagaima Road around midday on October 22nd due to heavy rainfall and storm water drainage issues. NWS employee Brayden Barton provided photos showing significant water intrusion into properties and homes adjacent to the roadway. Saturated grounds fro…

An NWS employee reported flash flooding near American Samoa Community College, with water intruding into buildings due to heavy rainfall and inadequate storm water drainage. Grounds were saturated from recent rainfall, exacerbating runoff issues.

Flooding was reported by NWS staff along Airport Road on October 22nd. Overflow from saturated drainage banks led to water encroaching onto NWS property and adjacent areas after receiving over two inches of rain in two hours as the grounds were already saturated.

On the morning of September 17th, strong gusty winds caused a breadfruit tree to fall in the village of Ili'ili. An NWS employee confirmed the tree blocked the eastbound lane of the main road. Wind gusts in the region were estimated to have reached 50mph.

Harbormaster confirmed minor coastal flooding of Marina.

A Starkist employee reported water from Pago Pago Harbor entered buildings at the Starkist plant in Anua and Atu'u Villages. Damage to the facility is unknown.

A Facebook Post from Fagasa Village Worldwide shows coastal inundation with water from Fagasa Bay moving over coastal roadways along Fagasa Village. Damage from the inundation is unknown.

A Facebook video from LillyJulia-Aniva Fanene shows coastal inundation from Pago Pago Harbor onto coastal roadways in Aua village. Damage from the inundation are unknown.

Surveillance video from the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority shows inundation onto the shipyard's property from Pago Pago Harbor. Damage from the inundation are unknown.

An NWS Employee showed pictures of a home in Nuuuli Village with considerable flooding due to heavy rainfall on the morning of July 26th.

An NWS employee reported a flash flood in Seetaga village on the morning of the 26th, caused by heavy rainfall. The flooding was a result of streams from the Lealafaalava and Leileia Mountains overflowing, carrying rocks and sediment that covered properties and the main road. A v…

A flash flood in Nu'uuli village broke through a property wall, according to an NWS employee. The flood dropped rocks and sediment onto the main road at the intersection with Nu'uuli Road, near Paradise Pizza.

A flash flood occurred in Faganeanea village due to overflowing streams from Matafao mountain. This caused a property retaining wall to break and flood a home in the village.

A resident of Matu'u village reported to the WSO in Pago Pago that flash flooding from the Afuelo stream, which is runoff from Matafao Mountain, flooded several homes on the morning of the 26th.

An NWS employee reported a landslide caused by heavy rainfall that covered both sides of the main road in Fatu ma Futi village with rocks and sediment.

A resident of Fagatogo reported to WSO Pago Pago that their family home was flooded on the morning of the 26th due to heavy rainfall, likely aided by water flowing from nearby higher elevations.

On the morning of the 26th, a Faga'alu resident reported to WSO Pago Pago that their home was flooded. The excessive rainfall was likely compounded by runoff from Matafao Stream, which runs through the village.

An NWS Employee showed pictures of a home in Nuuuli Village with considerable flooding due to heavy rainfall on the morning of July 26th.

An NWS employee reported flooding along the Tafuna Correctional Facility near Lions Park. Water covered both sides of the road along Lions Park due to an overflowing stream.

A landslide was reported along the road connecting the Masausi and Fagaitua Villages, Route 011, along Maugaoalii/Usi Ridge. Damage is unknown. There were no injuries.

An NWS employee reported an overflowing stream, Mulialevai Stream, inside the village of Auto. Pictures show water flowing onto other properties.

An NWS employee reported considerable flash flooding along Fagaima Road, Route 019, in the early morning hours on the 10th. Water over 6 inches high rushed violently from west to east along the roadway. Considerable damage was reported on the road with large chunks of asphalt tak…

A phone call from a local in the Nuuuli village reported downed banana trees blown over from strong winds.

A driver along the main road in Matu'u village reported a minor landslide in the early afternoon of the 8th. A picture shows rocks blocking the westbound lane of the roadway. Estimated rainfall was 6 inches on May 5th through May 8th.

High surf along the east coast of Coconut Point (Nuuu'li village) created minor coastal erosion on the evening of May 7th. Coastal flooding was observed on the Pala Lagoon side of Coconut Point. Pictures show a flooded house along the lagoon.