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1932 November 8

- Government meteorologist J.F. Brennan (5-6) reported that banana crops were 70% destroyed
- The northern side of the island where the banana cultivation was most extensive suffered significant loss due to continuous winds and waves
- High waves also caused serious damage to piers and wharf buildings near to the sea front at Montego Bay, Morant Bay, Savanna- la- mar, Port Antonio among others
- Mains roads, especially those along the sea front, were heavily damaged and repair cost was estimated at £50,000

1915 September 24-25 Storm

- Heavy rains, winds and thunderstorms were experienced at Kempshot, Montego Bay, Lucea and Negril
- The centre of the storm was located south of Jamaica
- Banana fields were greatly damaged
- Rio Minho and Thomas River in Clarendon became full resulting in flooding
- There was also a severe thunderstorm in Clarendon that lasted for 3 hours
- There was some loss of life due to flooding
(Weather Report no. 447 September 1915) p.5-6

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