deaths were reported there. Dominican Republic and Haiti Flora produced heavy rainfall and moderately strong winds in the Dominican Republic. The highest rainfall amount reported was at Polo Barahona. Flooding from the hurricane, considered to be the most extensive on record, greatly damaged bridges and roads, with many roads left unpassable for several months after the hurricane struck. Over 3,800 sq. miles (10,000 km²) in the western portion of the country were flooded. The hurricane caused about $60 million in damage (1963 USD) and over 400 deaths. While moving across southwestern Haiti, Hurricane Flora produced winds of up to near Derez, while the capital city of Port-au-Prince reported peak winds of . Intense rainbands dropped torrential precipitation estimated at over in Miragoâne, with one location recording over in three days. One location in the southwestern peninsula recorded of precipitation in 12 hours. The storm surge on the southern coast is unknown, but estimated to exceed . Flash floods from the hurricane washed out large sections of several towns, while mudslides buried some entire towns, resulting in many deaths. Heavy rainfall led to river flooding along the Grise River, which crested at above normal. The flood waters created new channels and washed away entire banana plantations. Strong winds in southwestern Haiti from the hurricane damaged or destroyed hundreds of trees. The path of Flora over the area was best determined by the trajectory of fallen trees across the peninsula. The strong winds left entire villages roofless, with many buildings entirely destroyed. The combination of rough waves and strong winds destroyed three entire communities. Many of those who died in southwestern Haiti suffered from intense burns from strong winds. In most areas, crops were entirely destroyed. The coffee crop was harvested prior to the arrival of the hurricane, though heavy rainfall and severe flooding ruined the crop for later years. Additionally, strong winds downed shading trees for the coffee crop on the southern peninsula. One official estimated it would require three years for the coffee crop to be replanted and regrown. About 3,500 people were confirmed dead, with several thousands missing at one report five months after the hurricane. It is estimated the passage of Hurricane Flora killed around 5,000 people and caused between $125 million and $180 million in damage in Haiti (1963 USD). Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Florida Strong northerly winds from Flora eroded the northern beaches in the