Thunderstorm Wind · American Samoa

Thunderstorm Wind May 20, 2026 · Tutuila, American Samoa

55 mph

Estimated gust (48 kt)

$150K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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 location. Pictures also show debris scattered across the village. Wind speed estimated by reviewing damage. Monetary damage is estimated.

The wider storm

A 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. WFO American Samoa recorded 1.53 inches of rainfall between 4 AM and 5 AM.

Began near Vaitogi (-14.3244, -170.8333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1338949. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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