 On the main island of Babeldaob , the coastal states of Melekeok , Ngiwal , and Ngaraard reported that nearly all homes along the shore were damaged or destroyed by storm surge . Power and water service was almost completely lost across the three states as well . In Koror , wind gusts up to 110 km / h ( 70 mph ) downed trees and power lines . Rainfall at the local National Weather Service office reached 84 mm ( 3 @.@ 32 in ) . Water and power systems across the republic were severely disrupted , with some areas remaining without service more than a week after the storm . Two schools in Ngaraard also sustained severe damage . Despite the severity of the storm , there were no reports of casualties . Across Palau , total damage to crops and property reached U $ 10 @.@ 1 million while the cost to repair damage from the storm was estimated at US $ 15 – 20 million . 
