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.

Bahamas escaped the worst of the storm. Inagua, South Acklins and Ragged Island took the most direct hit from the storm which packed winds of 155 mph near New Providence. Multiple homes in Grand Bahamas were damaged by tornadic activity. 70 % of homes in Inagua sustained roof damage. The country had a reported 135 million in damage and losses from the storm.

Source: Tribune242 (2017), Hartnell (2018), The Nassau Guardian 2017