June 11, 1976- A tropical depression moves northeastward across the southern portion of the state, resulting in only minor effects.May 23, 1976- Subtropical Storm One strikes near Saint Marks, producing slightly above normal tides, minor beach erosion, and beneficial precipitation.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 Florida.October 1, 1975- A tropical depression hits the western Florida Panhandle, though its effects, if any, are unknown.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. 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 (380 mm) at Eglin Air Force Base.Additionally, Hurricane Eloise and Hurricane Opal hit the state as major hurricanes. Andrew, at the time, was the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the time period was Hurricane Andrew, which was one of only four Category 5 hurricanes to strike the United States. Every year included at least one tropical cyclone affecting the state. The 1985 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of eight systems. Several tropical cyclones produced over 20 inches (510 mm) of rainfall in the state, including Hurricane Georges which is the highest total during the time period. Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were directly responsible for 54 fatalities during the period. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida during the time period resulted in at least $45 billion (2008 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricane Andrew. The list of Florida hurricanes from 1975 to 1999 encompasses 83 Atlantic tropical cyclones that affected the U.S. Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1975 to 1999
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