Several areas in Tortola hit hard including Cane Garden Bay and Ballast Bay. High winds and sea swells led to trees being uprooted and houses being affected by flooding. British Virgin Islands incurred 7 Million in damages, half of this 3 ½ million was due to damage to properties, and loss of hours in public service. 3 of the hotels that were damaged estimated needing US 300,000 each to repair infrastructure and deal with beach erosion. In the island of Anegada many businesses suffered losses. French (2010a) This island coastal resources and infrastructure was mainly affected.

This storm peaked at winds of 84mph over the British Virgin Islands. This late season storm caused some significant damage, Main areas affected was the Sir Francis Drake Highway which was affected by erosion due to high seas; A major landslide occurred in the Coxheath area which created a roadblock. Total damage and loss to the economy as a result of Lenny was estimated at 22, ,053, 963 USD or 3.1 % of Gross Domestic Product or national income. The storm cost the economy 11.32 days of production in only 8 hours.

This Category 4 storm with winds between 135 to 160 mph, the center of the storm passed some 60 miles to the south of BVI, storm surge of 3-4 feet was experienced with as much as 9 to 12 feet observed in some areas. Homes were damaged, 100 persons were made homeless. 30 %( 960 homes) of all houses were damaged and 10 % (96) of homes were severely damaged with costs of $80,000 US and above. The total damage to homes was $14,640,000 USD. Much of the damage to homes was damaged roofing. Eight schools experienced damage. An estimated 40 % of the mangrove area had been wind damaged.