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Tutuila, American Samoa
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1998 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
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Hail reports
166
Floods since 1996
516
All events
56
Deaths
$260.5M
Property damage
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Employee reported gusty winds that occurred during a thunderstorm in Amanave village that uprooted trees, tore off the roof of traditional Samoan kitchen hut, broke an electrical pole leading to power outages, and moved a dumpster about 20 feet away from it's original loca…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An NWS employee reported a landslide along the main road in Failolo village. Rocks/boulders from the landslide blocked the west bound lane. The landslide was caused by heavy rainfall. The total rainfall is estimated at 2 inches in the area between 4 AM and 6 AM on May 20th. Monet…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local media reported that heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th caused multiple flooded homes in Faga'itua village. Monetary damage is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local media reported that heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th caused multiple flooded homes in Pava'ia'i village. The nearby A'asu Village American Samoa Power Authority/University of Hawaii Mesonet station recorded 2.86 inches of rainfall between 1 PM and 2 PM along …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local media reported that heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th caused multiple flooded homes in Ottoville village. Monetary damage is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local media reported that heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th caused multiple flooded homes in Nu'uuli village. An American Samoa Power Authority/University of Hawaii stream gauge in the village rapidly rose to over three times its initial height in a single hour. Fis…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media posts show flash flooding from heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th in Fagaima village. Due to recent estate development and poor storm water drainage, multiple homes were flooded and village roadways were impassible. Monetary damage is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Videos and pictures from multiple social media posts show significant flooding along the Cost-U-Less/GIAS business intersection in Tafuna Village. Flowing water well above six inches entered nearby buildings. Monetary damage is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local media reported considerable stream overflow to create more than 6 inches of running water flowing along the roadways next to the Tafuna Correctional Facility and into Lions Park. The Taumata and Vaitele streams merge at this location. Monetary damage is estimated.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Local media reported a minor landslide along Fatumafuti village. Media reported as dirt washed down the hillside onto the main road. Monetary damage is estimated.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Manager of the Road Maintenance Division of Public Works reported a landslide that occurred in Fagamutu Village that covered both sides of the main road to halt traffic. The nearby Poloa Village American Samoa Power Authority/University of Hawaii Mesonet station recorded 2.61…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Manager of the Road Maintenance Division of Public Works reported a landslide that occurred in Faga'itua Village. The manager said that the village road next to where the landslide occurred was completely blocked. They were unable to clear the property until the morning of th…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Manager of the Road Maintenance Division of Public Works reported a major landslide that occurred along the main road between Poloa Village and Fagamalo Village. Heavy debris blocked both lanes. Local crews were able to clear the roadways late in the evening. The nearby Poloa…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An NWS Employee reported roadway flooding along the PX Store on Procurement Road in Tafuna Village. Pictures show at least 6 inches of water pooled onto the roadway and parking lot. Flooding was caused by heavy rainfall and within an area of poor storm water drainage. Monetary da…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A social media post shows significant structure flooding at Lupulele Elementary School. Water covered the bottom floor of the building. Rainfall is estimated at 3 inches between 12 PM and 2 PM on May 18th. Monetary damage is estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A social media post shows flash flooding from heavy rainfall during the afternoon of the 18th in Malaeloa Village. Pictures show significant overflow from Fuafua stream. Monetary damage is estimated.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A landslide was reported at Poloa Village on the morning of March 30, scattering debris and rocks across the main road. No injuries were reported.
Flood Flood
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…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
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 Flood Flash Flood
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flood Flood
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.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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.
Tsunami Tsunami
Harbormaster confirmed minor coastal flooding of Marina.
Tsunami Tsunami
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.
Tsunami Tsunami
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.
Tsunami Tsunami
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 90 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
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