Flood — Saipan, Guam

2003-04-28 · Saipan, Guam

Wider weather episode

Favorable upper level winds enhanced rainshowers over Saipan. This caused flooding in poor drainage areas over the island. Residents in Susupe sought help from authorities due to flood water entering their houses. Residents of Tanapang also complained of floodwater. At around 1630, the wastewater pump in Garapan broke down due to too much rainwater getting into the system.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5355614. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.