Flash Flood — St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

2013-09-05 to 2013-09-06 · near St Thomas, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Event narrative

Flash flooding was reported at Brookman road. Roadway Collapsed and cars were stuck in water.

Wider weather episode

Topical Storm Gabrille pass south of the local islands from September 5th and dissipated on September 6th southwest of the local area. Rainbands associated with the storm produced torrential rainfall mainly over Saint Thomas with several places flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 478547. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.