Heavy Rain — Manu'a, American Samoa

2015-12-28 · near Ofu, Manu'a, American Samoa

Wider weather episode

A series of heavy rainfall between the hours of 5AM to 5PM triggered flash flooding across American Samoa. There were reports of landslides from the Eastern district near Masefau and Auasi villages, and strong runoffs from streams and mountains have impacted homes in the villages of Nu'uuli and Aua. The Weather Service Office recorded nearly five inches of rainfall from 5AM to 5PM. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 606560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.