Impact
| Region | Deaths | Damage (1963 USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 24 | $30 million |
| Grenada | 6 | $25,000 |
| Dominican Republic | 400+ | $60 million |
| Haiti | 5,000 | $180 million |
| Cuba | 1,750 | $500 million |
| Jamaica | 11 | $11.9 million |
| Bahamas | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7,193 | $773.4 million |
Throughout its path, Hurricane Flora resulted in more than 7,000 deaths and over $525 million in damage (1963 USD, $3.99 billion 2012 USD). It is estimated that, if a hurricane like Flora had struck in 1998, it would have caused over 12,000 casualties.
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