Impact
| County/Region | Deaths | Damage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 10 | $100 million | |
| Guadeloupe | 12 | $880 million | |
| Montserrat | 21 | $200 million | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 11 | $100 million | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 6 | $1.8 billion | |
| Puerto Rico | 12 | $1.5 billion | |
| United States | 35 | $5.2 billion | |
| Total | 107 | ~$10 billion |
Hugo caused nearly $7 billion (1989 US$) in damage in the mainland United States and Puerto Rico. At the time it was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history, but was exceeded in 1992 by Hurricane Andrew, and by three other storms since then. It remains the sixth costliest hurricane in U.S. history. An additional $3 billion of damages was reported throughout the Caribbean. Therefore, total damages from the storm were near $10 billion (1989 US$).
Sources differ on the number of people killed by Hugo, with some citing the American Meteorological Society's figure of 49, and others claiming 56 deaths.
Read more about this topic: Hurricane Hugo
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