The category 4 storm caused deadly flooding and landslides in Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala.
On November 3, 2020, Hurricane Eta crashed into Central America with winds upward of 140 miles (230 kilometers) per hour—making it one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in years.
Within 24 hours, the category 4 storm dropped 100 millimeters (4 inches) over northeast Nicaragua, 260 millimeters (10 inches) in northern Honduras, and 300 millimeters (12 inches) in eastern Guatemala. The heavy rain caused flooding and triggered landslides that killed more than 100 people across the three countries.
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