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The list of Florida hurricanes from 2000 to the present has been marked by several devastating hurricanes; as of 2007, 47 tropical or subtropical cyclones have affected the U.S. state of Florida. Collectively, cyclones in Florida during the time period resulted in over $64 billion in damage (2008 USD). Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were responsible for 68 direct fatalities and at least 77 indirect casualties during the period. Eight cyclones affected the state in both 2003 and 2005, which were the years with the most tropical cyclones impacting the state. Every year included at least one tropical cyclone affecting the state. During the 2004 season, more than one out of every five houses in the state received damage.[1]
The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the time period was Hurricane Charley, which was the strongest hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew. Additionally, Hurricanes Jeanne, Dennis, and Wilma made landfall on the state as major hurricanes.
A forecast map of Hurricane Debby, projecting its landfall in Florida
- August 23, 2000 – The National Hurricane Center forecasts Hurricane Debby to pass through the Florida Keys as a Category 2 hurricane, with one computer model predicting a Category 4 hurricane in the area.[2] This results in officials declaring a mandatory evacuation for all non-residents in the keys, causing a significant loss of tourism revenue for Monroe County. Debby dissipates before hitting the area, though its remnants produce heavy rainfall across southern Florida.[3]
- September 9, 2000 – Moisture from Tropical Depression Nine produce light rainfall in the western Florida Panhandle.[4]
- September 18, 2000 – Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall on Cedar Key, dropping up to 9.48 inches (240 mm) of rainfall in Mayo.[5] Hundreds of homes are damaged from floodwaters or fallen trees, and damage in the state amounts to at least $5.1 million (2000 USD, $6.4 million 2008 USD).[6] A surfer drowns in rough seas near Pensacola.[7]
- September 22, 2000 – Tropical Storm Helene hits near Pensacola, damaging hundreds of homes from floodwaters. Monetary damage totals over $1 million (2000 USD, $1.3 million 2008 USD).[8]
- October 3, 2000 – The precursor disturbance to Tropical Storm Leslie produces 10—20 inches (255—510 mm) of rainfall across southeastern Florida, flooding about 93,000 houses. The flooding causes $950 million in damage (2000 USD, $1.2 billion 2008 USD),[9] along with three indirect deaths.[10]
- June 12, 2001 – Subtropical Depression Allison moves through Alabama and Georgia, with its outer rainbands producing up to 10.1 inches (357 mm) of rain at the Tallahassee Regional Airport.[11] The rainfall destroys 10 homes and damages 599 others,[12] with monetary damage totaling $20 million (2001 USD, $24 million 2008 USD).[11] Eight people die in the state,[13] five of which due to rip currents.[14]
- August 6, 2001 – After meandering for several days in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Barry makes landfall at Santa Rosa Beach, producing heavy rainfall across much of Florida which peaks at 11.7 inches (297 mm) in Stuart.[5] The storm kills two in the state and leaves $1.5 million in damage (2001 USD, $1.8 million 2008 USD).[15][16]
- September 14, 2001 – Tropical Storm Gabrielle hits Venice, dropping moderate to heavy rainfall including a peak total of 15.1 inches (384 mm) in Parrish.[5] The combination of flooding from rainfall and gusty winds causes $230 million in damage (2001 USD, $280 million 2008 USD) and one direct death, and high waves from the storm indirectly kills a person in the Florida Keys.[17]
- November 5, 2001 – Hurricane Michelle passes to the south of the state, dropping up to 4.99 inches (127 mm) of rainfall.[5] The hurricane spawns two tornadoes, leaving minor damage.[18]
- July 13, 2002 – The precursor disturbance to Tropical Storm Arthur moves across the Florida Panhandle and produces heavy amounts of precipitation peaking at 4.79 inches (122 mm) in two locations.[5]
- August 4, 2002 – High surf from Tropical Storm Bertha kills one person at Perdido Key State Recreation Area.[19]
- September 4, 2002 – Tropical Storm Edouard hits near Ormond Beach as a minimal tropical storm. While crossing the peninsula from east to west, the storm drops up to 7.64 inches (194 mm) of rain in DeSoto City, resulting in some flooding and minimal damage.[5][20]
- September 14, 2002 – Tropical Storm Hanna strikes near the state border of Alabama and Mississippi and produces moderate precipitation across the state. Three people die in rip currents from the storm.[21]
- September 26, 2002 – Tropical Storm Isidore hits southern Louisiana, though its large circulation drops rainfall across the state peaking at 9.1 inches (231 mm) in Pensacola.[22] Tornadoes spawned by the storm damage multiple mobile homes, with monetary damage across the state totaling over $11 million (2002 USD, $13 million 2008 USD).[23]
- October 3, 2002 – Hurricane Lili makes landfall on southern Louisiana, and drops 1.04 inches (26 mm) of rainfall in Pensacola.[24]
- October 11, 2002 – Tropical Storm Kyle turns northward to the east of the state, producing up to 2.05 inches (52 mm) of precipitation in Fernandina Brach and a light storm surge.[25]
- April 20, 2003 – Swells from Tropical Storm Ana capsize a boat near Jupiter, killing two of the four passengers aboard.[26]
- June 30, 2003 – Tropical Storm Bill hits southern Louisiana, producing over 7 inches (178 mm) of rainfall in portions of the western Florida Panhandle.[27] At least 40 houses are damaged, totaling in over $1 million (2003 USD, $1.2 million 2008 USD) in damage,[28] and rip currents from the storm kill two surfers in Panama City Beach.[29]
- July 2003 – A man dies after suffering a heart attack while swimming in high surf caused by Hurricane Claudette.[30]
- July 25, 2003 – Tropical Depression Seven forms to the east of the state and drops light precipitation.[31]
- August 14, 2003 – The precursor disturbance to Hurricane Erika produces heavy amounts of precipiation across the state.[32]
- August 30, 2003 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Grace drops about 1 inch (25 mm) of rain in the Florida Keys and over 3 inches (75 mm) in portions of northern Florida.[33]
- September 6, 2003 – Tropical Depression Henri hits Clearwater, producing 9.09 inches (231 mm) in Hialeah[5] which leads to minor flooding and damage; lightning caused by the storm injures a man in Lee County.[34]
- September 13, 2003 – Rip currents produced by Hurricane Isabel kill a surfer in Nassau County.[35]
- August 12, 2004 – Tropical Storm Bonnie moves ashore on Saint Vincent Island, producing light rainfall and minor damage along its path.[36]
- August 13, 2004 – Hurricane Charley makes landfall on Cayo Costa with winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and hours later hits the mainland portion of the state at Punta Gorda, becoming the strongest hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The winds damage or destroy thousands of homes, knock down tens of thousands of trees, and leave more than 2 million Floridians without power. Charley results in 8 direct fatalities, 20 indirect casualties, and 792 reported injuries. Throughout the state, damage is estimated at $13.5 billion (2004 USD, $15.4 billion 2008 USD), at the time the second costliest hurricane in United States history; it has since dropped to fourth.[5][37][38]
- September 5, 2004 – Hurricane Frances strikes the southern end of Hutchinson Island as a slow-moving Category 2 hurricane, producing heavy rainfall peaking at 15.84 inches (402 mm) at High Springs. The hurricane damages 15,000 homes and 2,400 businesses in Palm Beach County alone, with damage across the state totaling $8.32 billion (2004 USD, $9.5 billion 2008 USD). Hurricane Frances kills five people directly in the state and is indirectly responsible for 32 deaths.[39]
- September 16, 2004 – Hurricane Ivan strikes Orange Beach, Alabama as a major hurricane, with its large and powerful circulation producing peak wind gusts of 107 mph (173 km/h) in Pensacola. The winds down more than 125,000 ft³ (3,540 m³) at a forest near Pensacola, while strong waves and a 10—15 foot (3—4.5 m) storm surge severely damages the Interstate 10 bridge in Pensacola. Throughout the state damage totals $8 billion (2004 USD, $9.1 billion 2008 USD), and 14 people die in the state from the hurricane. The remnants of Ivan later cross over the southern portion of the state on September 21 after looping southward, and ultimately reform in the Gulf of Mexico on September 23.[40]
- September 26, 2004 – Hurricane Jeanne hits the southern portion of the state very near where Frances struck three weeks prior, producing moderate winds and rainfall reaching 11.97 inches (304 mm) at Kenansville. Jeanne produces hurricane force winds across an area previously affected by one or two other hurricanes,[41] causing about $3.5 billion in damage (2004 USD, $4 billion 2008 USD).[42] The passage of Hurricane Jeanne results in three deaths; two due to winds and one from flooding.[41]
- October 10, 2004 – Tropical Storm Matthew hits southern Louisiana, with its outer rainbands producing light rainfall across the western portion of Florida.[43]
- June 11, 2005 – Tropical Storm Arlene strikes just west of Pensacola, bringing moderate precipitation throughout the state[44] and causing breaches on barrier islands on the Florida Panhandle. Damage totals over $3.5 million (2005 USD, $4 million 2008 USD),[45] and one person dies in Miami Beach from rip currents caused by the storm.[44]
- July 6, 2005 – Hurricane Cindy hits south-central Louisiana, with its large circulation resulting in moderate beach erosion and fallen trees along the western Florida Panhandle; damage is minor.[46]
- July 10, 2005 – Hurricane Dennis makes landfall just west of Navarre Beach as a major hurricane, producing moderate rainfall and 9 tornadoes throughout the state. 2 people drown in the Gulf of Mexico, and the hurricane was indirectly responsible for twelve other fatalities.[47] Damage in the state totals about $1.5 billion (2005 USD, $1.65 billion 2008 USD).[48]
- August 25, 2005 – Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near the Broward/Miami-Dade County border, producing gusty winds and heavy rainfall peaking at 16.33 inches (415 mm) in Perrine. Damage amounts to $523 million (2005 USD, $577 million 2008 USD) in the southern portion of the state, and twelve people die in southern Florida; three from drowning, three from falling trees, and six from indirect causes.[49] Minor damage is reported along the Florida Panhandle from its landfall in Mississippi.[50]
- September 12, 2005 – High surf from Hurricane Ophelia kills a surfer in Palm Beach County.[51]
- September 20, 2005 – Hurricane Rita passes south of the Florida Keys, producing a 5 foot (1.5 m) storm surge which affects up to 200 residencies and severely injures a bicyclist.[52]
- October 5, 2005 – Tropical Storm Tammy hits near Atlantic Beach, resulting in moderate rainfall and light damage.[53]
- October 24, 2005 – Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Cape Romano as a major hurricane, producing hurricane force winds and moderate precipitation across much of southern portion of the state. The winds of the hurricane leave 98% of South Florida without power. The passage of Wilma results in hundreds of damaged or destroyed homes, with damage reaching $20.6 billion (2005 USD, $22.7 billion 2008 USD), the third costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. Five people die in the state as a result of the hurricane.[54]
- May 9, 2007 – Subtropical Storm Andrea forms to the northeast of the state, and produces strong waves that cause severe beach erosion in some locations.[57]
- June 2, 2007 – Tropical Storm Barry makes landfall near Tampa Bay as a disorganized tropical cyclone, and drops moderate precipitation across the drought-ridden state that peaks at 6.99 inches (178 mm) in Palm Beach.[58] The rainfall causes slick roads, leading to two indirect traffic casualties. Damage in the state is minor.[59]
- August 23, 2007 – Rip currents from Hurricane Dean kill one person at Siesta Key.[60]
- September 13, 2007 – The remnants of Hurricane Humberto drop light rainfall on the western Florida Panhandle.[61]
- September 22, 2007 – Tropical Depression Ten moves ashore near Fort Walton Beach and produces light to moderate rainfall,[62][63] with its precursor system spawning a damaging tornado in Eustis.[64]
- October 31, 2007 – The interaction between Tropical Storm Noel and a ridge to its north produces strong winds and high waves along the state's eastern coastline.[65]
- December 13, 2007 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Olga drop moderate precipitation in the state.[66]
[edit] Monthly statistics
| Month |
Number of recorded storms
affecting Florida |
| April |
1 |
| May |
1 |
| June |
5 |
| July |
5 |
| August |
10 |
| September |
16 |
| October |
7 |
| November |
1 |
| December |
1 |
|
|
[edit] Deadly storms
The following is a list of hurricanes with known deaths in the state.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (2005). Climate of September 2004. Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
- ^ Jack Beven (2000). Hurricane Debby Discussion Fifteen. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch (2000). Hurricane Debby Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ David Roth (2005). Rainfall Summary for Tropical Depression Nine (2000). Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h David Roth (2007). Tropical Cyclone Point Maxima. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-28.
- ^ NCDC (2000). Event Report for Hurricane Gordon. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ Stacy Stewart (2000). Hurricane Gordon Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ NCDC (2000). Event Report for Tropical Storm Helene. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ NCDC (2000). Event Report for Leslie. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ James L. Franklin and Daniel P. Brown (2000). Tropical Storm Leslie Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ a b National Climatic Data Center (2001). Event Report for Florida (3). Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Gathana Parmenas (2001). Detailed Damage Assessment Summary in Florida. Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ National Hurricane Center (2001). Tropical Storm Allison Tropical Cyclone Report. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (2001). Event Report for Florida (2). Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Jack Beven (2001). Tropical Storm Barry Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ NCDC (2001). Event Report for Tropical Storm Barry. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Miles B. Lawrence and Eric S. Blake (2001). Hurricane Gabrielle Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ NCDC (2001). Event Report for Hurricane Michelle. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Jack Beven (2002). Tropical Storm Bertha Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Richard Pasch (2002). Tropical Storm Edouard Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ James L. Franklin and Jamie R. Rhome (2002). Tropical Storm Hanna Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Lixion Avila (2002). Hurricane Isidore Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ NCDC (2002). Event Report for Tropical Storm Isidore. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Miles Lawrence (2002). Hurricane Lili Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Stacy Stewart (2002). Hurricane Kyle Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ NCDC (2003). Event Report for Tropical Storm Ana. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ David Roth (2005). Rainfall Summary for Tropical Storm Bill. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ NCDC (2003). Event Report for Tropical Storm Bill. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ Lixion Avila (2003). Tropical Storm Bill Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ Jack Beven (2003). Hurricane Claudette Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ David Roth (2005). Rainfall Summary for Tropical Depression Seven (2003). Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ Nathan B. Collum (2003). 2003 Hurricane Season Summary (PDF). Florida Department of Emergency Services. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ David Roth (2005). Rainfall Summary for Tropical Storm Grace. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ Daniel P. Brown and Miles Lawrence (2003). Tropical Storm Henri Tropical Cyclone Report. NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2004). Hurricane Isabel Service Assessment (PDF). Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
- ^ Lixion Avila (2004). Tropical Storm Bonnie Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ Richard J. Pasch, Daniel P. Brown, and Eric S. Blake (2004). Hurricane Charley Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (2004). Event Report for Hurricane Charley. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ John L. Beven II (2004). Hurricane Frances Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ Stacy R. Stewart (2004). Hurricane Ivan Tropical Cyclone Report. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ a b Miles B. Lawrence and Hugh D. Cobb (2004). Hurricane Jeanne Tropical Cyclone Report. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (2004). Event Report for Hurricane Jeanne. Retrieved on 2007-10-02.
- ^ David Roth (2005). Tropical Storm Matthew Rainfall Summary. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-05.
- ^ a b Lixion A. Avila and Daniel P. Brown (2005). Tropical Storm Arlene Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). NHC. Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Tropical Storm Arlene. Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Tropical Storm Cindy. Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ^ Jack Beven (2005). Hurricane Dennis Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Hurricane Dennis. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Hurricane Katrina. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Hurricane Katrina (2). Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Hurricane Ophelia. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ NCDC (2005). Event Report for Hurricane Rita. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ Stacy Stewart (2006). Tropical Storm Tammy Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). NHC. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ Richard Pasch, Eric Blake, Hugh Cobb, and David Roberts (2006). Hurricane Wilma Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
- ^ Lixion A. Avila and Daniel P. Brown (2006). Tropical Storm Alberto Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Richard D. Knabb and Michelle Mainelli (2006). Hurricane Ernesto Tropical Cyclone Report (PDF). NHC. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
- ^ Erika Pesantes, Sally Apgar and Chrystian Tejedor. "Sweeping erosion hits Palm Beach County coast: Low-pressure system sucks swaths of sand; Jupiter feels brunt of it", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 2007-05-09. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Fracasso (2007). Public Advisory Number 14 for Remnants of Barry. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ WFTV-9 (2007). Barry Downgraded After Soaking Central Florida. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ Sarasota Herald-Tribune (2007-08-23). Lifeguards Rescue More Than 35 Off Siesta Key. The Tampa Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
- ^ David M. Roth (2007). Rainfall Summary for Hurricane Humberto (2007). Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-30.
- ^ Avila (2007). Tropical Depression Ten Public Advisory Two-A. National Hurricane Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
- ^ Hedge (2007). Tropical Depression Ten Public Advisory Four. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
- ^ CBS.com (2007). Florida Tornado Strikes 50 Homes. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
- ^ Anthony Boadle. "Tropical Storm Noel strengthens after hitting Cuba", Reuters Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
- ^ David Roth (2007). Rainfall Summary for Tropical Storm Olga. Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
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