Belize
On the afternoon of October 18, tropical storm watches were issued from Belize City north to the Belize–Mexico border and was upgraded to a tropical storm warning the next day. [2] [12] Shelters were opened in Cayo District, Belize District, and in San Pedro Town. [13]
After making landfall near Belize City, Nadine produced rainfall totals of up to 8 in (200 mm) in some areas. [14] [15] The heavy rainfall caused the Mollejon Dam and Vaca Reservoir to spill, with the Chalillo Dam nearly spilling after it held back the rain-swollen Macal River. [16] A bridge connecting the villages of San Ignacio and Santa Elena over the river was impassable as a result of it cresting over 15 feet (4.6 m) above normal levels. [17] Several other nearby bridges were not passable for the same reasons; the Mopan River saw its water levels rise as well. [17] In Corozal District, the Hondo River was expected to flood several areas after its water levels also rose, in which a flood warning was in effect for multiple towns along it. [18] [19] Water levels of the river were not seen in some areas since Hurricane Keith, a Category 4 hurricane in 2000. [20] Additionally, several roads in the district impassable due to flooding. [19] Despite flooding, no significant damages were reported in Belize. [21]
Mexico
On the afternoon of October 18, tropical storm watches were issued from the Mexico-Belize border to Tulum, Quintana Roo, and was upgraded to a tropical storm warning the next day. [2] [12]
In Veracruz, flooding caused sinkholes, landslides, and overflowing streams in Coatzacoalcos, Cosoleacaque, and Minatitlán. [22] 484.5 mm (19.07 in) of rain fell in Ángel Rosario Cabada. [1] The town of Zongolica was hit with major flooding, with filters having reached 90% of their capacity as the storm passed over. In Misantla, minor damage was reported, while classes were suspended due to the storm's presence. [23] Overall, thirty-two communities were impacted by the combination of Nadine and an approaching cold front in the state; livestock and oil refineries were among the most affected in those areas. [24] 3,486 homes were affected by flooding with damage totaling to Mex$2.82 billion (US$153 million) statewide. [25] [26] There were also two fatalities: one after his house was overtaken by a mudslide in the Sierra de Zongolica, and another in Santiago Tuxtla as a result of an electrocution; a man also went missing after being swept away by flooding. [24]
In Quintana Roo, about 260.8 mm (10.27 in) of rain was recorded. [1] Several houses were flooded in Chetumal. Floods, power outages and uprooted trees were reported in Campeche, with strong waves stranding about 300 coastal vessels. [27] [28] Heavy rains and a stream's overflow damaged 15 houses and caused flooding and landslides in Tacotalpa, Tabasco. [29] In Barrio Bravo, a home was damaged due to a falling tree, with authorities determining that there were only minor injuries. [30] A section of the Morocoy-San Pedro highway was badly damaged. The government of Quintana Roo allocated MX$11 million (US$553,000) to repair the damage caused by the storm. [31] In Chiapas, floods damaged 14 houses in Rayón, and two more in Rincón Chamula San Pedro. A landslide blocked a section of Federal Highway 190. [32] Overflowing streams led to damage to another 21 homes and three vehicles. [22] Parts of dirt roads collapsed in Ostuacán. [33] Twenty municipalities experienced significant damage with 1,290 homes being damaged by floodwaters. Up to 19.7 inches (500 mm) of rain were reported in some areas, submerging streets. In Cintalpa, seven homes collapsed. [34] Three deaths was reported in Chiapas as a result of the storm. Two people died inside a house in the municipality of Tila that was hit during a landslide; and in San Juan Chamula, a man drowned when his vehicle was swept away by flood waters. [35] Damage across the state from Nadine and a stalled cold front reached MX$2 billion (US$101 million). [36]
In Oaxaca, heavy rainfall led to flooding and landslides. A landslide led to the complete closure of Federal Highway 175 between the cities of Oaxaca and Tuxtepec. Severe flooding occurred in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region, where streets and avenues were covered in water. [37] However, only minor damage were reported throughout the state. [38]
