in the gulf of mexico, a petroleum work barge with 245 people on board capsized, causing five people to drown. due to its erratic movement, roxanne dropped heavy rainfall in many areas of southern mexico, and some areas reported over 25 in (640 mm) of precipitation. extensive flooding occurred as a result, which destroyed crops, washed out roads, and damaged at least 40,000 homes. in addition, significant coastal flooding also occurred, as storm surge for nearly a week caused water to travel inland for hundreds of yards. high winds also occurred over the yucatán peninsula, with one station reporting hurricane-force winds on october 11. unconfirmed reports also indicated that many hotel lobbies in cancun and cozumel were damaged from pounding waves. overall, roxanne caused $1.5 billion in damage and 29 fatalities. however, not all damage could be distinguished from hurricane opal.