a prolonged drought did not receive beneficial rainfall. Overall, the floods in Honduras killed 21 people and caused $5 million in damage. Thirty-five of the country's water systems were destroyed. The rains also caused the loss of 70 percent of bean crops. Although the precursor to Michelle remained stationary primarily over Nicaragua, damage was not as significant as in Honduras due to the storm's displacement of convection to the north. Nonetheless, floods still isolated villages and other communities in the Nicaraguan districts of Bonaza, Rosita, Siuna, Puerto Cabezas, Waspam, and to a lesser extent, Prinzapolka. In those areas, roads and bridges were damaged, and in some cases, destroyed. The heavy rains also damaged crops. Due to the rains, an estimated 6,000 people evacuated from their homes. The port city of Puerto Cabezas was partially flooded. As a result of Michelle, a total of 16 deaths were confirmed, and damage in the country was estimated at $1 million. In Costa Rica, Michelle caused anomalously high rainfall, resulting in flooding. Overall, damage in Costa Rica totaled $1 million, though no deaths were reported. Cayman Islands In early November, Hurricane Michelle brought heavy surf, storm surge, and flooding to the Cayman Islands. Of the islands in the archipelago, Grand Cayman experienced the worst effects from Michelle, particularly along the island's west coast. Rainfall peaked at 6.52 in (166 mm) in Grand Cayman; the same station recorded a peak wind gust of 44 mph (70 km/h). The rains caused localized flooding in the western and southern portions of the island. Another weather station in Cayman Brac observed a peak wind gust of 40 mph (65 km/h). Overall, damage from the Cayman Islands totaled $60 million. Cuba In Cuba, about 750,000 people and 741,000 animals were evacuated prior to the hurricane's arrival. Hurricane Michelle quickly crossed the island as a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest since 1952's Hurricane Fox. To the south of Cuba, Cayo Largo del Sur received a 9–10 foot storm surge, inundating the entire island with water. Closer to Cuba, the Isle of Youth experienced of rain with waves, causing extensive power outages and flooding. On the coast of western and southern Cuba, Michelle produced 4–5 foot waves, along with a heavy storm surge. Rainfall amounts up to 754 mm/29.69 inches were recorded across the island. In addition, 300 mm/11.83 inches was reported at Punta del Este. The provinces of Matanzas, Villa