Nowhere in Bermuda escaped the wrath of Hurricane Nicole — but the collective sigh of relief could be heard from St George’s to Dockyard.

While many roofs, trees and walls were badly damaged, and homes and roads flooded, the most common response from communities across the island was that it could have been much worse.

Hamilton suffered flooding, particularly the notorious Mill Creek area, and light debris lined the roads of the city, but most businesses remained boarded up and seemingly unscathed.

In the West End, there was notable roof damage, particularly at the Rubis gas station at Boaz Island.

Main roads were apparently clear except for one cable line that came down near the entrance to Dockyard.

Damage to boats in Dockyard also appeared minimal. St George’s and St David’s both came through with flying colours, according to St George’s mayor Quinell Francis, although Mullet Bay and Somers Gardens were flooded and buildings will be assessed today.

“It’s mainly just debris. All our streets are pretty clear,” Ms Francis told .

Bailey’s Bay took a hit due to the direction of the storm, with the commercial sports fishing boat Stealth breaking from its mooring, colliding with a concrete pylon and then being smashed to pieces.

Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club suffered extensive damage.

In Flatts, the sound of generators buzzed into the evening as residents prepared for a night without electricity.

While trees, broken branches and foliage littered the roads, most routes remained usable to those that braved the aftermath of the storm.

The North Shore had taken a pounding from the winds after the eye passed over the island, with large waves rolling into the inlet.

Although damage to vegetation, trees and fences was significant, structural damage seemed minimal.