Although the center of Ivan passed through the Yucatán Channel as a Category 5 hurricane, its core approached within 17 mi (28 km) of Cape San Antonio, the westernmost point of Cuba, which briefly experienced the edge of the eyewall.
A station there recorded sustained winds of 110 mph (178 km/h), with gusts to 119 mph (192 km/h), before the instrument failed; peak gusts at the location were estimated at 168 mph (270 km/h).
Winds of major hurricane-force, reaching over 115 mph (185 km/h), occurred about 10 mi (16 km) from the westernmost point in Cuba, which is where the heaviest damage occurred.
Hurricane-force spread 56 mi (90 km) east of Cape San Antonio across western Pinar del Río Province, affecting the municipalities of Sandino and Mantua.
Tropical storm-force winds extended 140 mi (225 km) from Cape San Antonio into Artemisa Province and Isla de la Juventud, lasting 47 hours at the latter location while the hurricane passed 110 mi (180 km) to the southwest.
A 6 to 12 ft (1.8 to 3.7 m) storm surge washed ashore the southern coast, causing flooding along the coast and in low-lying areas.
The surge first affected Granma and Santiago de Cuba provinces while Ivan was south of Jamaica.
The offshore island of Cayo Largo del Sur recorded 16 ft (5 m) during the storm.
During Ivan, rainfall reached 13.33 in (338.6 mm) in Isabel Rubio, and several areas recorded over 4 in (100 mm).

Throughout Cuba, Hurricane Ivan left $1.223 billion in damage, but no deaths.
The storm caused widespread damage to crops, power systems, and homes.
In Santiago de Cuba in the eastern portion of the country, heavy rainfall caused landslides.
In western Pinar del Río Province, Ivan's strong winds shredded the roofs of several homes.
The heavy rainfall flooded houses and farms, causing mudslides that cut off two houses.
Although the center of Ivan passed through the Yucatán Channel as a Category 5 hurricane, its core approached within 17 mi (28 km) of Cape San Antonio, the westernmost point of Cuba, which briefly experienced the edge of the eyewall. A station there recorded sustained winds of 110 mph (178 km/h), with gusts to 119 mph (192 km/h), before the instrument failed; peak gusts at the location were estimated at 168 mph (270 km/h). Winds of major hurricane-force, reaching over 115 mph (185 km/h), occurred about 10 mi (16 km) from the westernmost point in Cuba, which is where the heaviest damage occurred. Hurricane-force spread 56 mi (90 km) east of Cape San Antonio across western Pinar del Río Province, affecting the municipalities of Sandino and Mantua. Tropical storm-force winds extended 140 mi (225 km) from Cape San Antonio into Artemisa Province and Isla de la Juventud, lasting 47 hours at the latter location while the hurricane passed 110 mi (180 km) to the southwest. A 6 to 12 ft (1.8 to 3.7 m) storm surge washed ashore the southern coast, causing flooding along the coast and in low-lying areas. The surge first affected Granma and Santiago de Cuba provinces while Ivan was south of Jamaica. The offshore island of Cayo Largo del Sur recorded 16 ft (5 m) during the storm. During Ivan, rainfall reached 13.33 in (338.6 mm) in Isabel Rubio, and several areas recorded over 4 in (100 mm).
Throughout Cuba, Hurricane Ivan left $1.223 billion in damage, but no deaths. The storm caused widespread damage to crops, power systems, and homes. In Santiago de Cuba in the eastern portion of the country, heavy rainfall caused landslides. In western Pinar del Río Province, Ivan's strong winds shredded the roofs of several homes. The heavy rainfall flooded houses and farms, causing mudslides that cut off two houses.
Effects of Hurricane Ivan in the Greater Antilles