Posts belonging to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

2013 Floods

On 24th and 25th December 2013 a tropical trough system produced heavy rains in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Local rainfall stations reported between 200mm and 310mm in a matter of 2 – 3 hours on the north windward side of the island and up to 153.3mm in the north leeward side of the island, which resulted in intense flooding across the island.

2010 Hurricane Tomas

A couple of hours after its center departed Barbados, Tomas became a hurricane. The eye of the hurricane moved over the northern coast of St. Vincent around 2000 UTC 30 October, while the intense northern eyewall passed over St. Lucia. Tomas was at its peak intensity of 85 kt during that time. Tomas downed trees and power lines, ripped off roofs, and knocked out power. No casualties were reported.

Tropical Storm/hurricane Omar 2008

30 boats destroyed, damage along coastline EC $ 5 million, 1 death.
The western coast of St.Vincent and the Grenadines was severely impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Omar. Preliminary assessment has indicated wide spread flooding, significant erosion and destruction and damage to coastal property and businesses in the Kingstown areas, Central Leeward, East St. George and the Northern and Southern Grenadines. Damage assessment is continuing.

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