St. Croix storm history

A woman was swept off the rocks by waves and carried out to sea in Annaly Bay, St Croix.

A tourist staying at the Carambola Beach Resort near Cane Bay on St. Croix drowned Sunday morning while diving in choppy waters near the resort's beach.

A 16 year old male swimming with his father drowned in high surf near the Carambola Beach Resort.

Three men were thrown overboard after a 14 foot boat capsized three miles off the Saint Croix south shore.

Frederiksted gut flooded and washed away several sections of Emancipation drive between Fort Fredericksted and Concordia road.

A flooded Port St and Mt Welcome Rd in the Gallows Bay area were reported by emergency managers and the media. One trapped vehicle at the intersection near Anally Insurance was observed on video.

Debris flow due to heavy rains was reported at the Aloy Wenty Nielsen Bypass (VI-66). This debris flow occured between the Bypass Overlook and the Intersection with Hospital St and East End Rd. The debris was reported to have been removed around 10 AM.

Emergency managers reported flooding affecting the Ruby M. Ross Housing Complex between the Vester Gade and Valmy Thomas Lane.

Emergency managers reported flooding affecting Downtown Christiansted between King Cross St and Kongens Gade, just in front of Metro Food and the Alexander Hamilton Plaque.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Mesonet station CVAV3 Cotton Valley reported a heat index of 112F or more for more than 2 hours.

Stations in the Mesonet, especially Cotton Valley, reported heat indices of 112 or more for at least two hours.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Weather stations reported heat indices above 112 degrees for up to over two hours.

Weather stations reported heat indices above 112 degrees for up to over two hours.

Flash flooding was reported at East End Road, near the intersection of Sierra Verde Rd and Ble Water Terrance in eastern St. Croix.

Flash flooding was reported along King Street in Christiansted. The reports included cars affected by flood waters in the area.

After observing significant rain showers, the drought in St. Croix improved from Severe (D2) to Moderate (D1). The wells were responding positively and the fire ban was lifted.

St. Croix was under an Exceptional Drought (D4) at the beginning of the month, but with rains reported later in October, conditions improved to a Severe Drought (D2). Well levels remained low, but some improvement in soil and agriculture conditions are being observed.

The ASOS station at the airport, as well as the station in Cotton Valley frequently reported values that exceed the criteria of 108F or even 112F, for at least two hours, each day of the month.

Farmers are reporting that rain is not penetrating the soil due to evaporation from heat and wind. The U.S.V.I. Department of Agriculture is buying and storing hay and providing water. Poultry farmers also report that they are concerned that guinea grass is sparce and poultry are…

Long term drought conditions continued across St. Croix. Despite the island receiving some rain, the wells did not respond. Higher than normal temperatures also exacerbated conditions for farmers and local workers. The island stayed under Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the entir…

Extreme (D3) to exceptional (D4) drought persisted across St. Croix. The lack of rains caused a significant fire across Frederiksted in agricultural lands. The extreme heat event also exacerbated the damage to cattle and poultry, and the lacks of rains affected the crops in the i…

Extreme Drought (D3) conditions is reported by the Drought Monitor for St. Croix. The water levels as the wells continue to decrease, while impacts on vegetation and agriculture is significant. A significant fire was reported on Frederiksted Agricultural Land. A fire ban continue…

A youtuber from St. Croix reported estimated pea sized hail in East End. The person said that there were two pulses when hail was heard hitting the windows during the storm. The hail left about 5 dents the side of a one cent coin in their car.

A report from the public indicated coastal flooding along the restaurant Rum Runners parking lot near the Christiansted boardwalk.

Drought conditions improved below severe criteria during September, mainly due to rains brought by Hurricane Fiona. However, the island remained under Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions for the rest of the month.

The drought event across the USVI is a concern to agricultural interests, as hot and dry days increase water demands, while stressing pastures, crops and native vegetation.

The drought event across the USVI is a concern to agricultural interests, as hot and dry days increase water demands, while stressing pastures, crops and native vegetation. Additionally, the groundwater reserves kept decreasing. Some agricultural interests are buying up to 3000 g…

The drought event across the USVI is a concern to agricultural interests, as hot and dry days increase water demands, while stressing pastures, crops and native vegetation. Additionally, the groundwater reserves kept decreasing. Some agricultural interests are buying up to 3000 g…