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With a death toll of 85, Hurricane Floyd was the deadliest United States hurricane since Hurricane Agnes in 1972. The storm was the third-costliest hurricane in the nation's history at the time, with monetary damage estimated at $6.5 billion (1999 USD); it ranked the 19th costliest as of 2017. [ 24 ]
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 (1975 USD, $400 million 2008 USD). [4] October 1, 1975- A tropical depression hits the western Florida Panhandle, though its effects, if any, are unknown. [5]
Visual comparison of Hurricane Floyd with Hurricane Andrew while at similar positions and nearly identical intensities. Initial fears were of a direct hit as a large Category 4 hurricane in Florida, potentially costlier and deadlier than Hurricane Andrew had been in 1992.
People in the hurricane's path prepared by purchasing supplies from supermarkets, gassing up their vehicles, and securing loose outside items. [9] Floyd was the first named storm to strike southern Florida since Hurricane Bob in 1985. [10] While passing south of Florida, Floyd produced its strongest winds over water away and from land.
Hurricane Floyd in 1999 seemed poised to inflict tremendous damage on Northeast Florida. But the Jacksonville area got lucky. Very lucky.
June 15, 1965– An unnamed tropical storm hits near Panama City, producing high tides and moderate rainfall peaking at 5.99 inches (152 mm) in Tallahassee. Damage from the storm is minor, and no deaths or injuries are reported. [31] A view from the interior of Hurricane Betsy's eye, taken by Hurricane hunters before its Florida landfall
Hurricane Floyd in September 1999. Hurricane Charley in August 2004. Hurricane Frances in August 2004. ... LEGOLAND Florida hurricane policy. On its website, ...
Damage in Florida was minimal due to the disorganized nature of the hurricane. Floyd brought up to 10.07 in (256 mm) of rain to the state, causing moderate crop damage in the southern portion of the state. [51] [52] In addition, a tornado spawned by the storm damaged portions of the Florida Keys. Overall damage amounted to around $500,000 (1987 ...