Flash Flood — St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

2015-02-14 · near St Thomas, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Event narrative

Cyril E. King airport tower personnel reported two taxi ways flooded as well as several roads around the airport.

Wider weather episode

A surface trough induced by the remnants of a shear line affected the region. Flash flood warnings and urban and small stream advisories were issued for the area due to rainfall accumulations of over 9 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 560639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.