across parts of northern central america, heavy rains from the outer bands of hurricane gilbert triggered deadly flash floods. its rainfall and high winds reached guatemala, belize, and honduras. in honduras, at least eight people were killed and 6,000 were left homeless. additionally, approximately 27,000 acres (11,000 hectares) of crops were flooded. sixteen people perished in guatemala and another five died in nicaragua, leaving a total of 21 people dead in central america.