As Georges moved through the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, it produced significant rainfall and strong winds over the United States Virgin Islands.
Maximum rainfalls reached6.79 inches (172 mm) at the airport in St. Croix and 5.26 inches (134 mm) at St. Thomas Airport.
The strongest sustained winds and gusts were recorded on St. Croix as well, measuring 74 mph (119 km/h) and 91 mph (146 km/h) respectively.
A total of 20 homes were destroyed and 50 others sustained damage.
Most of the losses were confined to agriculture and livestock.
Fifty-five boats were sunk across the islands.
Several power lines were downed throughout St. Croix by high winds, leaving some residences without power.
However, compared to the intensity of Georges during its passage of the islands, relatively few people, 15% of the island's customers, lost power.
This was due to the improved power grid set up across the island for this type of event.
Total losses on the island were estimated at $2 million (1998 USD).
As Georges moved through the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, it produced significant rainfall and strong winds over the United States Virgin Islands. Maximum rainfalls reached6.79 inches (172 mm) at the airport in St. Croix and 5.26 inches (134 mm) at St. Thomas Airport. The strongest sustained winds and gusts were recorded on St. Croix as well, measuring 74 mph (119 km/h) and 91 mph (146 km/h) respectively. A total of 20 homes were destroyed and 50 others sustained damage. Most of the losses were confined to agriculture and livestock. Fifty-five boats were sunk across the islands. Several power lines were downed throughout St. Croix by high winds, leaving some residences without power. However, compared to the intensity of Georges during its passage of the islands, relatively few people, 15% of the island's customers, lost power. This was due to the improved power grid set up across the island for this type of event. Total losses on the island were estimated at $2 million (1998 USD).
Effects of Hurricane Georges in the Lesser Antilles