REPOST: Dale C.S. Destin | 19 November, 2018 – Nineteen years ago today, we were in the midst of the greatest known flood of our recent history – November 17-19, 1999. Although pale in comparison, it was our modern-day closest to the Flood of Noah, brought on by Hurricane Lenny.
At the end of November 18, 1999, most parts of the Island would have seen over 200 mm (8 in) in two days. And by the end of the deluge, over 460 mm (18 in) in just three days. November 18-19, 1999 produced over 430 mm (17 in).
At the V. C. Bird International Airport (VCBIA), 22.3 mm (0.90 in), 199.5 mm (7.9 in) and 241.8 mm (9.5 in) fell over the three days respectively – totalling a staggering 463.6 mm (18.25 in). For the same period, Jolly Hill, Bolans amassed even more – 624.8 mm (24.6 in).
Needless to say, this caused massive flooding and landslides across Antigua and Barbuda. Roads were washed away and some beaches were severely eroded.
It is estimated that up to 65% of Barbuda was under water, at some point during the flood. Similar types rainfall totals, flooding and landslides were seen across other northeast Caribbean islands, with in excess of 750 mm (30 in) falling across parts of St. Martin.
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