Hurricane 1930 Hurricane that hit on the 1st September, 1930 leading to landslides and flooding. The storm bought 90mph winds hit the area from the east. Whole year crop lost. 60% of estates uprooted. 1000 houses were destroyed and 850 damaged. All services out of action. All fruit trees were gone. Very high waves caused large damage in coastal area. Plantations went bankrupt Source: https://goo.gl/U3TxfP Dominica
Rainfall Event 1924 On the 4th October, 1924 a Rainfall event in Trafalgar caused a landslide that killed 7 persons. Source: https://goo.gl/U3TxfP Dominica
1834 Storm During the great storm of 1834, Dominica was in the eye of the storm for several hours on the night of 20-21 September. The forests faced destruction as a result. The damage and disruption to estate production and trade in all quarters. The great Hurricane of 1834 followed within one month of emancipation at a time where social turmoil amplified problems of relief and recovery.Dominica