List of Florida hurricanes (1975-1999)

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Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1975 to 1999
Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1975 to 1999

The List of Florida hurricanes from 1975 to 1999 encompasses 78 Atlantic tropical cyclones that affected the U.S. state of Florida. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida during the time period resulted in at least $42 billion (2007 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricane Andrew. Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were directly responsible for 54 fatalities during the period. Several tropical cyclones produced over 20 inches (500 mm) of rainfall in the state, including Hurricane Georges which is the highest total during the time period. The 1985 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of 8 systems. Every year included at least 1 tropical cyclone affecting the state.

The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the time period was Hurricane Andrew, which was one of only three Category 5 hurricanes to strike the United States. Andrew, at the time, was the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. Additionally, Hurricanes Eloise and Hurricane Opal hit the state as major hurricanes.

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[edit] 1975-1979

  • July 29, 1975- A tropical depression moves into southern Mississippi after creating a strong convergence zone with a ridge over the western Atlantic Ocean. The convergence zone produces heavy rainfall of up to 20 inches (510 mm) along the western Florida Panhandle, resulting in moderate stream flooding and $8.5 million in damage in the state (1975 USD, $32.5 million 2007 USD).[1]
Damage from Hurricane Eloise
Damage from Hurricane Eloise
  • September 23, 1975- Hurricane Eloise makes landfall near Destin with winds of about 125 mph (200 km/h), producing light precipitation across the peninsula with heavier amounts near the landfall location peaking at 14.9 inches (378 mm) at Eglin Air Force Base.[2] Hurricane force winds and storm surge of up to 16 feet (4.9 m) across the panhandle destroy 500 small businesses and damage or destroy 8,000 houses. Damage in the state totals $100 million (1976 USD, $382 million 2007 USD).[3]
  • October 1, 1975- A tropical depression hits the western Florida Panhandle, though its effects, if any, are unknown.[4]
  • October 16, 1975- Southern Louisiana is struck by a tropical depression, with its outer rain squalls and slightly above normal tides reaching the northwestern portion of the state.[3]
  • May 23, 1976- Subtropical Storm One strikes near Saint Marks, producing slightly above normal tides, minor beach erosion, and beneficial precipitation.[3]
  • June 11, 1976- A tropical depression moves northeastward across the southern portion of the state, resulting in only minor effects.[4]
  • August 19, 1976- Tropical Storm Dottie hits the southwestern portion of the state, dropping heavy precipitation across its path including around 8 inches (200 mm) in the Coral Gables. The rainfall led to flooding and road closures near Miami.[5]
  • September 13, 1976- The combination of a mid-level low and a stationary front lead to the development of Subtropical Depression Three over the center of the state. It tracks north-northeastward and intensifies into a subtropical storm, though its effects in the state, if any, are unknown.[3]
  • August 27, 1977- The precursor tropical disturbance of Hurricane Anita crosses the state and drops light precipitation.[6]

[edit] 1980-1989

Hurricane Elena near peak intensity
Hurricane Elena near peak intensity
Damage from Hurricane Kate
Damage from Hurricane Kate

[edit] 1990-1999

Damage from Hurricane Andrew
Damage from Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew making landfall
Hurricane Andrew making landfall
Hurricane Opal near peak intensity
Hurricane Opal near peak intensity
Hurricane George making landfall on the Florida Keys
Hurricane George making landfall on the Florida Keys
  • October 18, 1996- Hurricane Lili moves northeastward to the south of the state after striking Cuba, dropping moderate rainfall including a maximum of 12.08 inches (307 mm) in southeastern Florida.[46]
  • July 19, 1997- Hurricane Danny hits near Mullet Point, Alabama, producing tropical storm force winds and moderate rainfall peaking at 6.78 inches (172 mm) in Pensacola.[79]
  • September 3, 1998- Hurricane Earl makes landfall near Panama City, resulting in an estimated storm surge of around 8 feet and moderate to heavy rainfall peaking at 16.38 inches (416 mm) where it struck land. Two people die as a result of a boat being capsized off Panama City, and damage in Florida totals $70 million (1998 USD, $88 million 2007 USD).[80]
  • September 20, 1998- The outer rainbands of Tropical Storm Hermine produce moderate amounts of rainfall throughout the state, peaking at 14.14 inches (359 mm) in Fort Lauderdale.[46]
  • September 25, 1998- Hurricane Georges passes over Key West as a category two hurricane, and days later it moves eastward through the Florida Panhandle after hitting Biloxi, Mississippi. In the Florida Keys, the hurricane produced 8.41 inches (214 mm) of rain in Tavernier and wind gusts peaking at 110 mph (177 km/h) in Marathon. There, Georges damages 1,363 homes and destroys 173 houses,[81] with damage amounting to $270 million (1998 USD, $340 million 2007 USD) in the Keys.[82] In the Florida Panhandle, the storm drops 38.46 inches (977 mm) of rain in Munson and results in $70 million in damage (1998 USD, $88 million 2007 USD).[81]
  • November 5, 1998- Tropical Storm Mitch makes landfall near Naples and drops up to 11.2 inches (284 mm) of rainfall in Boca Raton.[46] The storm spawns five tornadoes, injuring 65 people and damaging or destroying 645 homes. Two people die in Monroe County when their respective fishing boats capsize, and damage in the state amounts to $40 million (1998 USD, $50 million 2007 USD).[83]
  • August 29, 1999- High surf from Hurricane Dennis paralleling the east coast of Florida causes four fatalities.[84]
  • September 15, 1999- Once predicted to make a landfall on the state as a major hurricane, Hurricane Floyd parallels the eastern coastline about 115 miles (185 km) offshore. At least 330 homes are damaged by fallen trees, and rough surf results in heavy beach erosion. Monetary damage totals $61 million (1999 USD, $75 million 2007 USD).[85]
  • September 21, 1999- Tropical Storm Harvey strikes Everglades City with a storm surge of over 2 feet (0.6 m). The storm drops over 10 inches (250 mm) of rain, flooding several homes. Damage from Harvey totals $15 million (1999 USD, $18 million 2007 USD).[86]
  • October 15, 1999- Hurricane Irene makes landfall on Key West and later Cape Sable, producing heavy rainfall peaking at 17.45 inches (443 mm) in Boynton Beach.[46] The rainfall led to flooding which isolated thousands. Five people are electrocuted from the floodwaters, and three people drown when driving into flooded canals. Damage in the state amounts to $800 million (1999 USD, $1 billion 2007 USD).[87]

[edit] Listed by month

Month Number of recorded storms
affecting Florida
May 3
June 10
July 8
August 17
September 19
October 13
November 7

[edit] Deadly storms

The following is a list of hurricanes with known deaths in the state.

Name Year Number of deaths
Andrew 1992 15
Gordon 1994 8
David 1979 5
Dennis 1999 4
Unnamed 1982 3
Kate 1985 3
Erin 1995 3
Bertha 1990 2
Unnamed 1992 2
Bertha 1996 2 (1 indirect)
Earl 1998 2
Mitch 1998 2
Frederic 1979 1
Isidore 1984 1
Opal 1995 1
Irene 1999 0 (8 indirect)

[edit] See also

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