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Which hurricane years caused particularly severe damage in the Dominican Republic?
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The Dominican Republic is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes that originate in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern Caribbean. According to historical records, the years 1930, 1954, 1979, and 1998 were particularly devastating for the country. Additionally, the country experienced significant flooding and mudslides resulting from the heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria in 2017.12