Hurricane Omar 2008 Damage: Severe Rainfall and storm surge led to flooding, this caused significant damage to the agricultural sector. Roads were also damaged, about 9 homes were damaged/destroyed. 30 people had to be rescued from flooded homes. . Landslides and minor mudslides occurred. No deaths but a few injuries. Cost: 18 million US Dollars in damage Source: https://goo.gl/cRNHmA Antigua and Barbuda
Hurricane Lenny 1999 Cost: $51.3 million USD, equivalent to 7.5 percent of estimated 1999 GDP Death: 1 Damage: Severe flooding occurred from wave action; 20 -33 inches of rain fell over a 48 hour period. Government declared disaster to affect over 490 families Antigua: This left to severe landslides in the northwest and southern side of Antigua with roads being eroded and washed away in two places. Bridge also washed away. Drainage channels became clogged and there was flooding. Approx. 20,000 left without safe drinking water. Several hotels flooded and severe beach erosionAntigua and Barbuda
Hurricane Jose 1999 Deaths: 1 Damage: Storm which was a category 2 with winds of 160 km caused widespread damage in both Islands. Flooding of major roads occurred. Initial assessments estimated 2000 persons were severely affected and evacuated their homes. 18 persons were hospitalized and 500 left homeless. 815 homes suffered roof loss and damage. The telephone and electricity service was also disrupted, with 50% of the telephones out of service and 90% of the country without electricity. Significant amount of debris generated as a result of storm. 2 shelters were left damaged Antigua and Barbuda