Impact
| Region | Direct | Indirect | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Florida | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| North Carolina | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 15 | 18 |
Irene killed 18 people (15 indirectly) and caused $800 million ($937 million 2006 USD) in damage. Most of the damage and deaths occurred due to the torrential rain the storm caused.
Read more about this topic: Hurricane Irene (1999)
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