Impact
The typhoon's heavy rain flooded Guam, causing almost a foot of rain in some locations. In addition, an extraordinary high tide occurred, further increasing the damage. 2,158 homes were destroyed, leaving nearly 3,000 people homeless. The storm caused $457 million (1992 USD, $618.9 million 2005 USD) in damage there, though there were no deaths. There were 200 typhoon-related injuries, however. Well-organized task forces cleaned and repaired the island, and Guam was back to normal within weeks.
Omar's passage in Taiwan led to torrential rains, though not as severe as in Guam. Two people were killed from the flooding, with 12 injuries and major power outages also experienced. Damage totals are not available.
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