Impact
While located north of the Caribbean Sea, Bonnie dropped light rainfall in Puerto Rico. The storm also produced heavy rainfall and gusty winds in The Bahamas, though no significant damage was reported. Along the U.S. East Coast, two swimmers drowned in rip currents; numerous others were rescued. In the United States, Bonnie caused an estimated $1 billion in damage.
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