 Larry drifted across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec , dropping heavy rainfall of over 9 in ( 229 mm ) in places . The rainfall led to flooding and mudslides , causing damage to thousands of houses . The flooding killed five people and resulted in $ 53 @.@ 6 million ( 2003 USD ) in damage . Larry was one of three tropical cyclones to hit Mexico in a short period of time , including Tropical Depression Nora and Tropical Storm Olaf in the eastern Pacific Ocean . 
