Impact
As a developing tropical cyclone, Francelia brought gusty winds to several islands across the eastern Caribbean. A few days later, it passed south of Jamaica, and winds of around 30 mph (50 km/h) were recorded. Shortly thereafter, the eye of Francelia crossed over Grand Cayman, producing 0.56 in (14 mm) in a sixteen hour period. On Swan Island, located about 90 miles (145 km) offshore Honduras, Francelia produced peak winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). A station on the island recorded a minimum pressure of 994 mbar, as well as 1.98 in (50 mm) during the storm's passage.
When Francelia nearly stalled off the coast of Central America, it brought prolonged rainfall and extensive flooding. Mountain flooding resulted in overflown rivers, with the Belize River rising to over 36 feet (11 m) above normal. The storm affected thousands of people and caused extensive damage to crops. Damage from Francelia totaled $4.7 million (1969 USD, $28 million 2010 USD).
The rainfall values for Francelia were moderate to severe, amounting to a peak of 184.6 millimetres (7.27 in) in Achiguate Reference Point I, Guatemala. Severe flooding was experienced in Belize.
The flooding in Guatemala caused an estimated 100 deaths.
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