Impact and Preparations
In response to Norman's upgrade into a tropical storm, a tropical storm warning was issued for the coast from Zihuatanejo to Manzanillo on September 20. The warning was dropped after Norman made landfall the next day. No additional warnings were issued upon Norman's reemergence over water because it was never expected to restrengthen.
Norman produced heavy rainfall across western Mexico, officially peaking at 14 in (360 mm) at Callejones, Colima. At La Villita, Michoacán, total rainfall reached 9.5 in (240 mm). However, the highest amount was actually at Petacalco/La Union. The rainfall caused severe flooding and mudslides, which killed about nine people. Additionally, the heavy precipitation flooded streets and homes as well as down trees. Four of the deaths occurred in the State of Chiapas as a result of a mudslide. Two more were swept away by raging rivers in the State of Veracruz, and another two people drowned in the State of Guerrero. In Chiapas, authorities evacuated about 300 families due to the flooding.
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