Flash Flood — Saipan, Guam

2004-08-05 · near Countywide, Saipan, Guam

Wider weather episode

Several days of heavy rain brought flash flooding to Saipan. At least four families were evacuated. Several roads were closed by water that was knee-deep in places. Rainfall from the 3rd through the 5th of August totaled 4.39 inches at Saipan International Airport on the southern end of the island, and 5.16 inches at Capitol Hill in central Saipan.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5432263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.