Hurricane Boris (1996) - Preparations, Impact and Aftermath

Preparations, Impact and Aftermath

As Hurricane Boris was approaching Mexico, a tropical storm watch was issued for the coast between Manzanillo and Puerto Escondido on June 28. From Manzanillo to Puerto Maldonado, the tropical storm replaced with a hurricane warning the same day.

Boris caused ten deaths. One person was killed in Tecpan. Nearby, three other people drowned and five fishers were missing. In Acapulco, a child was killed when a roof collapsed. Also, in Acapulco, strong surf pushed fishing boats against a sea wall. Trees were downed, and business signs were blown down. Streets were flooded to the level of the tires. Trees were knocked down .

A total of about 10,000 people were left homeless, and at least 70 people were injured. Damage is unknown. Rain was heavy throughout the impacted region, with the highest totals in Guerrero. A total of 12.16 inches (309 mm) was recorded in Coyuca de Benítez. The highest total was 14.98 inches (380 mm) at Paso de San Antonio, to the east of the point of landfall. Those rains caused a flood on the San Jeronimo River, which left at least 5000 homeless. In Tecpan, a countless number of homes were washed away. Winds went as high as 90 miles per hour (140 km/h). The storm flooded lobbies of hotels along the coast. Approximately 12 boats were sunk offshore. Tecpan bore the brunt of the storm, reporting heavy damage. The area was impacted by Hurricane Alma just a few days before. On July 18 the President of Mexico had a meeting for the victims of Boris and Cristina, a storm later that season, in Acapulco, Mexico.