Tropical Storm Lili 2002

Storm Lili impacted the islands of Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia between Sunday September 22 until the early morning of Tuesday September 24, 2002 when the all clear was issued.
TS Lili had characteristics of 45 -- 55mph sustained wind speeds with gusts up to 65 -- 75mph. St Vincent reported experiencing near hurricane force wind conditions. Rainfall estimates ranged from 2 to 4inches in most areas. No significant flooding situations were reported in any of the islands. However, Storm Surges were reported in NE St. Vincent, Barbados, Saint Lucia and N. Grenada.
Following initial efforts at assessing damages, preliminary reports and estimates suggest that the island of St. Vincent was hardest hit with Barbados also being significantly impacted. Barbados suffered over Bds$200,000 in the agricultural (Poultry) sector with damages to over 400 housing units.
TS Lili affected mainly the parishes of St. Andrew, St. Philip, St. Lucy and Christ Church. Preliminary impact data indicates that over 400 housing units were damaged, 43 reports of fallen trees and utility poles resulting in power outages and disruption in telephone service in many areas. The lack of power in some areas resulted in the unavailability of water supply in many areas as pumps were rendered inoperable. Damages were also reported in the Agricultural Sector particularly to Banana crops and 3 poultry farms.

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