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Ian caused $22.6 million in damages throughout Pinellas County. Ian produced wind gusts up to 75 mph (121 km/h) and rainfall ranging from 4 to 12 in (100 to 300 mm) in Polk County. Around 35% of customers lost electricity, while wind damage varied from isolated in Lakeland to much more commonplace in Fort Meade and Frostproof.
June 2, 1873 – The first storm of the season hits near the Florida/Georgia border and produces light winds, including a report of 28 mph (45 km/h) in Jacksonville. [6] September 19, 1873 – A hurricane hits near Saint Marks and causes heavy damage in Tallahassee. [45] September 23, 1873 – Tampa is struck by a tropical storm. Its impact is ...
The high waves killed two people along the coast from drowning. [110] Wind gusts reached 53 mph (85 km/h) in the state, strong enough to knock down trees and cause minor power outages. [111] September 4 – Tropical Storm Lee moved ashore the northern gulf coast, producing 7 inches (180 mm) of rainfall across the extreme western Panhandle. [112]
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Operationally, the NHC classified Ian as a high-end Category 4 hurricane with winds of 155 mph (250 km/h), but during post-season reanalysis concluded a peak wind speed of 160 mph (260 km/h) based on stepped frequency microwave radiometer measurements of 158–159 mph (254–256 km/h) (these observations had been flagged as being unreliable ...
In Ponce Inlet, winds caused roof damage to a club house, deroofed a condominium, and severely damaged some businesses. [154] Throughout the county, a total of 1,003 dwellings received minor impact, 329 received major damage, and 21 homes were destroyed in Volusia County. Damage in the county totaled $332 million.
The storm's angle of approach created strong offshore winds along the mainland, which depressed water levels and limited the extent of positive surge once winds shifted to onshore. [94] Winds from the hurricane took a toll on crops, ruining 8,000,000 lb (3,600,000 kg) of pecans and reducing soybean production by 10%.