The intense northern eyewall passed over St. Lucia (Fig. 4). Tomas was at its peak intensity of 85 kt during that time. Tomas produced phenomenal rainfall in St. Lucia, with totals ranging from 21 to 25 inches and a maximum total of 26.3 inches from Desraches over about a 23-h period.
The hurricane battered St. Lucia, producing severe and widespread damage. High winds
toppled trees and power lines. The heavy rains generated mud slides and landslides that flooded
or swept away numerous houses, some commercial buildings, bridges, and vehicles. Flood
waters rendered roads impassable, and the associated landslides tore away large portions of St.
Lucia’s main highway. There was considerable property damage and disruption to the road network.
The agricultural sector of the country sustained extensive damage as most of the banana and plantain crops or trees were destroyed. Total damage is estimated to be 336.15 million U.S. dollars and there were 14 fatalities as a result of the storm.
Although most of the island had been affected, the south was the worst hit, with the town of Vieux Fort most severely affected, according to Prime Minister King.The capital Castries was also flooded
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