Impact
The storm's slow movement over and near Belize, Honduras, and other Central American countries likely contributed to deadly flooding and mudslides that resulted in the storm's high death toll. The worst-hit area from the storm was Honduras, though other parts of Central America were affected as well. The town of Ocotepeque in Honduras was devastated by the floods and landslides, with one report estimating rain totals up to 25 inches. The town's church was the only building left standing after the floods; about 500 people were killed. In all, Honduras received a catastrophic blow from this storm, with death toll estimates between 1,000 and 3,000 people.
The storm killed six people in Louisiana. Two children were killed when they were swept off their makeshift raft in the heavy seas, a man died in an automobile accident near New Iberia, Louisiana, another person drowned when he tried to swim in Bayou Plauqemine, and one other died in the storm. Between 75 and 150 homes were destroyed; 1,500 others remained uninhabitable. In all there was $2.605 million (1934 US dollars, $37.2 million in 2005 USD) in damage.
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