 In the city of Black River , Jamaica , rough seas caused significant damage to the marine industry and washed out crops . There were " many dead " in Jamaica , though the actual number of fatalities is unknown . Damage from the storm in Cuba was reported in the Sancti Spíritus and Santa Clara Provinces . Due to the threat of the Zaza River overflowing , residents were forced to evacuate . Strong winds and flooding destroyed several houses and severely damaged a number of others . At Wrightsville Beach , North Carolina , tides were reported as 8 feet ( 2 @.@ 4 m ) above normal . Water came over the wharves in Wilmington and inundated some streets ; there was also flooding in New Bern , Morehead City , and Beaufort . One steamer was wrecked on the coast and 10 smaller vessels were driven ashore . One fatality was reported and damage was estimated at roughly $ 200 @,@ 000 . 
