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Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew

A collection of photos of hurricanes that have struck Florida, from 1896 through 2005.

Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Street scene after the great 1896 hurricanePhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1896- Victims gathered around building devastated by hurricane - Cedar Key, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View of Pensacola Harbor, in the aftermath of the hurricane of 1906 - Pensacola, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Bagdad Land & Lumber Company camp cars upended after the 1916 hurricane.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Photographed in 1926, 1928, or 1935. Buildings reduced to piles of lumber.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Seaboard Air Line Coachman station and fruit packing house after the 1921 hurricane.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew South Methodist Church on South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale after being demolished by September 18, 1926 hurricane.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Building destroyed by the hurricane of 1926.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Coffins stacked along the bank of a canal, after the hurricane of 1928 - Belle Glade, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Automotive garage, demolished by the hurricane of 1928 - Belle Glade, Florida.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew House destroyed by the 1933 hurricane.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1935- The hurricane washed this eleven car special train off the track soon after reaching the strickened area. The train was trying to rescue 683 World War I veterans in a rehabilitation camp, of which around 250 died as a result of the hurricane.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Mortal remains of victims of the 1935 hurricane being cremated - Snake Creek, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Photo by: Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Photo by: Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Photo by: Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Damage from Hurricane Cleo - Miami, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Home destroyed by Hurricane Dora - Jacksonville, Florida 1964Photo by: State Archives or Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1964- Moving slowly through the flooded district of this North Florida city, Governor Farris Bryant gets a close look at these business places which had water up to five feet deep in them. An estimated 18 inches of rain fell over a three day period.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Yachts destroyed by Hurricane Betsy at the Key West Yacht Club - Key West, Florida 1965Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Yachts destroyed by Hurricane Betsy at the Key West Yacht Club - Key West, Florida 1965Photo by: Cory McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View from the Dupont Plaza of men walking in Hurricane Betsy : Miami, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Eloise landed on 23 September 1975. All together, it caused 76 deaths and over $2 billion in damages.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1975- Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1975 - Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew 1975 Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaPhoto by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Home destroyed by Hurricane Elena.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Home destroyed by Hurricane Elena 1985Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Members of Florida State's Delta Tau Delta fraternity had a difficult time getting to their cars following Hurricane Kate's visit to the capital city.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View showing trees blown down next to a house damaged by Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Florida. 1992Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Harold Wilkins, 69, of Florida City walks through the rubble of what was once his trailer home, with only the clothes on his back and the items he's carrying.Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Devastation brought on by Hurricane Andrew 1992Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Devastation brought on by Hurricane Andrew 1992Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Close-up view of huge ficus tree uprooted at the intersection of Fleming and Francis streets - Key West, Florida. Hurricane Georges 1998Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Ficus tree on the 1400 block of 20th street that over turned on to vehicle owned by Bob Isherwood. Hurricane Georges 1998Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Close-up view of large west Indies mahogany tree blown over at the residence of Louis Ovide by Hurricane Georges - Key West, Florida 1998Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Huge ficus tree up rooted at the intersection of Fleming and Francis Streets, Key West, FL. Hurricane Georges 1998Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Road at Alligator Point destroyed by Hurricane Earl - Franklin County, Florida 1998Photo by: Mark Foley, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Car traveling through flooded intersection at Flagler Ave. and 5th St. following Hurricane Irene - Key West, Florida 1999Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Building damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre Beach, Florida 2004Photo by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Porch damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre, Florida 2004Photo by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Waves hit Navarre Pier hard during Hurricane Ivan's approach - Navarre Beach, Florida.Photo by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew House damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Pensacola, FloridaPhoto by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Billboard damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre, Florida.Photo by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Boat washed ashore by Hurricane Ivan - Pensacola, Florida.Photo by: Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Remains of house demolished by Hurricane Charley - Punta Gorda, Florida 2004Photo by: David Bujak, State Archives of Florida Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Catamaran flipped over during Hurricane Charley - Punta Gorda, Florida 2004Photo by: David Bujak, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew View of boats at Garrison Bight Marina during hurricane Rita - Key West, Florida 2005Photo by: Dale McDonald,State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Marina in Apalachicola flooded during Hurricane Dennis. 2005Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Market street flooded in Apalachicola during Hurricane Dennis 2005Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Debris on parking lot in Apalachicola from Hurricane Dennis 2005Photo by: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Destroyed shack blown across S. Roosevelt Blvd. Hurricane Wilma 2005Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Sand piled high in median of road during clean-up efforts following Hurricane Wilma - Key West, Florida 2005Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Tree blown down during Hurricane Wilma - Key West, Florida 2005Photo by: Dale McDonald, State Archives or Florida, Florida Memory Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Isaac - August 28, 2012Photo by: NASA Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew H.V. Bailey looks at damage to a neighbor's home at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, after Hurricane Matthew passed through Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Photo by: Charlie Riedel

Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew

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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
  • Florida hurricanes over the years, from 1896 to Hurricane Matthew
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Street scene after the great 1896 hurricaneState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
1896- Victims gathered around building devastated by hurricane - Cedar Key, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View of Pensacola Harbor, in the aftermath of the hurricane of 1906 - Pensacola, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Bagdad Land & Lumber Company camp cars upended after the 1916 hurricane.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Photographed in 1926, 1928, or 1935. Buildings reduced to piles of lumber.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Seaboard Air Line Coachman station and fruit packing house after the 1921 hurricane.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
South Methodist Church on South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale after being demolished by September 18, 1926 hurricane.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Building destroyed by the hurricane of 1926.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Coffins stacked along the bank of a canal, after the hurricane of 1928 - Belle Glade, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Automotive garage, demolished by the hurricane of 1928 - Belle Glade, Florida.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
House destroyed by the 1933 hurricane.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
1935- The hurricane washed this eleven car special train off the track soon after reaching the strickened area. The train was trying to rescue 683 World War I veterans in a rehabilitation camp, of which around 250 died as a result of the hurricane.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Mortal remains of victims of the 1935 hurricane being cremated - Snake Creek, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Donna - 1960Charles Barron, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Damage from Hurricane Cleo - Miami, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Home destroyed by Hurricane Dora - Jacksonville, Florida 1964State Archives or Florida, Florida Memory
1964- Moving slowly through the flooded district of this North Florida city, Governor Farris Bryant gets a close look at these business places which had water up to five feet deep in them. An estimated 18 inches of rain fell over a three day period.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Yachts destroyed by Hurricane Betsy at the Key West Yacht Club - Key West, Florida 1965Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Yachts destroyed by Hurricane Betsy at the Key West Yacht Club - Key West, Florida 1965Cory McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View from the Dupont Plaza of men walking in Hurricane Betsy : Miami, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Hurricane Eloise landed on 23 September 1975. All together, it caused 76 deaths and over $2 billion in damages.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
1975- Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
1975 - Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
1975 Storm damage from Hurricane Eloise - Panama City Beach, FloridaState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Home destroyed by Hurricane Elena.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Home destroyed by Hurricane Elena 1985State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Members of Florida State's Delta Tau Delta fraternity had a difficult time getting to their cars following Hurricane Kate's visit to the capital city.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View showing trees blown down next to a house damaged by Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Florida. 1992State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Harold Wilkins, 69, of Florida City walks through the rubble of what was once his trailer home, with only the clothes on his back and the items he's carrying.State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Devastation brought on by Hurricane Andrew 1992State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Devastation brought on by Hurricane Andrew 1992State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Close-up view of huge ficus tree uprooted at the intersection of Fleming and Francis streets - Key West, Florida. Hurricane Georges 1998Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Ficus tree on the 1400 block of 20th street that over turned on to vehicle owned by Bob Isherwood. Hurricane Georges 1998Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Close-up view of large west Indies mahogany tree blown over at the residence of Louis Ovide by Hurricane Georges - Key West, Florida 1998Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Huge ficus tree up rooted at the intersection of Fleming and Francis Streets, Key West, FL. Hurricane Georges 1998Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Road at Alligator Point destroyed by Hurricane Earl - Franklin County, Florida 1998Mark Foley, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Car traveling through flooded intersection at Flagler Ave. and 5th St. following Hurricane Irene - Key West, Florida 1999Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Building damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre Beach, Florida 2004Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Porch damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre, Florida 2004Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Waves hit Navarre Pier hard during Hurricane Ivan's approach - Navarre Beach, Florida.Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
House damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Pensacola, FloridaChris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Billboard damaged by Hurricane Ivan - Navarre, Florida.Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Boat washed ashore by Hurricane Ivan - Pensacola, Florida.Chris Duval, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Remains of house demolished by Hurricane Charley - Punta Gorda, Florida 2004David Bujak, State Archives of Florida
Catamaran flipped over during Hurricane Charley - Punta Gorda, Florida 2004David Bujak, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
View of boats at Garrison Bight Marina during hurricane Rita - Key West, Florida 2005Dale McDonald,State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Marina in Apalachicola flooded during Hurricane Dennis. 2005State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Market street flooded in Apalachicola during Hurricane Dennis 2005State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Debris on parking lot in Apalachicola from Hurricane Dennis 2005State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Destroyed shack blown across S. Roosevelt Blvd. Hurricane Wilma 2005Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Sand piled high in median of road during clean-up efforts following Hurricane Wilma - Key West, Florida 2005Dale McDonald, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
Tree blown down during Hurricane Wilma - Key West, Florida 2005Dale McDonald, State Archives or Florida, Florida Memory
Hurricane Isaac - August 28, 2012NASA
H.V. Bailey looks at damage to a neighbor's home at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, after Hurricane Matthew passed through Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Charlie Riedel
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