Torrential rainfall between the period May 23 -25, 2004, from the system, resulted in devastating floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic Although not a tropical storm or a hurricane, these two days of torrential rains caused extensive flooding throughout Haiti. This resulted in entire villages being washed away, forcing tens of thousands of people to abandon their homes. In the end, the death toll was approximately 2,400 people.

Port au Prince was left relatively unscathed, except for flooding in the low-lying area of Cite Soleil and damage to the main commercial port. Jacmel was hit by flood waters that damaged several neighborhoods and cut off road access to outlying neighborhoods. Low-lying areas around the city are also in danger of flash floods and ensuing mudslides -- as are the low-lying areas in Croix des Missions, Gonaives, Hinche, Anse a Galets, and Leogane. Satellite-derived rainfall

Torrential rain from Hurricane Gordon caused catastrophic loss of life in Haiti. Gordon produced heavy rain over Jamaica, eastern Cuba and Hispaniola. In Hispaniola the persistent southerly flow to the east of the broad circulation that accompanied Gordon, combined with upslope motion over steep topography, generated prolonged rains that led to disastrous floods and mud slides. Although the exact death count will probably never be known, flooding and mudslides caused catastrophic loss of life in Haiti.