Hurricane Earl 2010 Deaths: 1 Damage: Island Wide loss of electrical power for 2 days. High Winds felled numerous trees and signs, one home damaged. Damage to livestock and crops within the agriculture sector. Fishing sector was also affected. 12 persons had to be rescued. Brought 15ft of waves , up to 7 inches of rain and hurricane force winds. 350 persons sought relief in public shelters Cost: 34,141,390.73 EC Dollars ( 12. 6 million USD) Source: https://goo.gl/c129rC Antigua and Barbuda
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