Impact
| Region | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 6 | Unknown |
| Jamaica | 4 | $11.8 million |
| Cuba | 2 | $102 million |
| Haiti | 1,122 | Unknown |
| Dominican Republic | 5 | Unknown |
| Florida | 8 | $400 million |
| North Carolina | 0 | $500,000 |
| Total | 1,147 | $514 million |
Although Gordon was a tropical storm for most of its existence, it caused enormous damage and loss of life. The United Nations estimated death toll in Haiti was 1,122. Six deaths were reported in Costa Rica, five in the Dominican Republic, two in Jamaica, two in Cuba, and eight in Florida. Property damage to the United States was estimated at $400 million (1994 dollars). Property damage statistics for the other affected areas are not available, but were reportedly severe in both Haiti and Cuba.
Read more about this topic: Hurricane Gordon (1994)
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