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The list of Florida hurricanes from 1950 to 1974 encompasses 85 Atlantic tropical or subtropical cyclones that affected the U.S. state of Florida. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida during the time period resulted in about $6.2 billion (2008 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricanes Donna and Dora. Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were directly responsible for 93 fatalities during the period, as well as responsible for 23 indirect deaths. Several tropical cyclones produced over 20 inches (500 mm) of rainfall in the state, including Hurricane Easy which is the highest total during the time period. The 1969 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of 8 systems. The 1954 and 1967 seasons were the only years during the time period in which a storm did not affect the state. The strongest hurricane to hit the state during the time period was Hurricane Donna, which was the 8th strongest hurricane on record to strike the United States. Additionally, Hurricanes Easy, King, Isbell, and Betsy hit the state as major hurricanes. ==1950–1959== *August 31, 1950– Hurricane Baker strikes near Mobile, Alabama, with the eastern half of its circulation producing moderate damage from strong winds and two tornadoes across the Florida Panhandle. Heavy rainfall and winds also led to some crop damage. *September 5, 1950– Hurricane Easy moves ashore near Cedar Key and later near Tampa Bay as a major hurricane after looping offshore. The hurricane causes locally heavy damage in a sparsely populated area, totaling $3.3 million (1950 USD, $29.5 million 2008 USD). Due to its erratic motion,〔 Easy drops heavy rainfall peaking at 38.7 inches (983 mm) in Yankeetown,〔 which in turn causes 2 indirect deaths from electrocution.〔 *October 18, 1950– Hurricane King makes landfall on Miami as a major hurricane. Its hurricane force winds blows out the windows of many buildings in downtown Miami, resulting in several injuries. Across the state, the storm causes 3 deaths and heavy damage totaling $27.8 million (1950 USD, $249 million 2008 USD), of which over half occurred in the Miami area.〔 *October 21, 1950– The threat of Hurricane Love results in hurricane evacuations along the western coastline, though dry air in the storm leads to very little effects after it hits near the mouth of the Steinhatchee River. *May 18, 1951– The outer rainbands of Hurricane Able produce light rainfall and high seas along the eastern coastline. *October 2, 1951– Hurricane How hits Fort Myers, and produces flooding rains and winds of up to . The storm results in $2 million in damage (1951 USD, $17 million 2008 USD), which is the only reported damage in the United States during the year. *February 3, 1952– An off-season tropical storm unofficially named the Groundhog Day Tropical Storm hits near Cape Sable, producing gusty winds and moderate rainfall. *August 30, 1952– Hurricane Able recurves about 130 miles (210 km) east of the state, with the western portion of its circulation dropping of precipitation in Jacksonville. *June 6, 1953– Tropical Storm Alice dissipates shortly after moving ashore near Panama City, producing rainfall which breaks a dry spell in the state. *August 29, 1953– An unnamed tropical storm hits near Fort Myers. While crossing the state it drops moderate precipitation, including in Palm Beach. *September 20, 1953– The seventh storm of the season hits near Yankeetown, though its impact is unknown. *September 26, 1953– Hurricane Florence moves ashore near Destin, causing rough surf and local flooding. Overall damage is minor, and the hurricane results in 3 injuries but no deaths. *Early October, 1953 – An unnamed tropical storm drops light rainfall across the state. *October 9, 1953– Tropical Storm Hazel strikes Fort Myers, and produces gusty winds and additional rainfall to previously wet conditions. The passage of the storm causes flooding of low-lying areas and some rivers, with the upper region of the St. Johns River experiencing record-setting flooding.〔 *August 21, 1955– Tropical Storm Brenda strikes southeastern Louisiana, with its outer rainbands dropping precipitation along the western Florida Panhandle. *July 6, 1956– A tropical depression moves ashore near Pensacola, resulting in light damage and moderate precipitation.〔 *September 24, 1956– Hurricane Flossy hits near Destin as a minimal hurricane, resulting in gusty winds and high tides reaching . The storm causes light damage and 4 indirect deaths in near Tallahassee from an airplane crash during an evacuation. *October 15, 1956– A quasi-tropical storm makes landfall near Miami and drops moderate to heavy rainfall. The storm causes $3 million in damage (1956 USD, $24 million 2008 USD) and 2 deaths from drowning.〔 *November, 1956– Rough surf from Hurricane Greta causes about $1.1 million in damage (1956 USD, $8.7 million 2008 USD) along the eastern coastline, primarily near Jacksonville.〔 *June 8, 1957– The first storm of the season hits near Tallahassee, dropping heavy rainfall of over in Suwannee County which forces hundreds of families to evacuate. Offshore, rough waves capsize a boat and kill 5, with minimal onshore damage. *September 8, 1957– Tropical Storm Debbie moves ashore along the Florida Panhandle, causing flooding, rainfall, and 4 indirect deaths.〔 *September 4, 1958– Tropical Storm Ella emerges into the Gulf of Mexico after crossing Cuba, with its outer rainbands producing gale force wind gusts in the Florida Keys. The winds uproots a few trees, though damage is minor. *June 18, 1959– An unnamed tropical depression hits near Tampa Bay and spawns at least two tornadoes, one of which causes heavy damage and many injuries in Miami. High tides and moderate rainfall caused damage, as well, and monetary damage across the state totals $1.5 million (1959 USD, $11.1 million 2008 USD).〔 *October 8, 1959– Tropical Storm Irene hits near Pensacola and causes a peak wind gust of as well as a storm tide reaching above normal. Damage is minor.〔 *October 18, 1959– Tropical Storm Judith strikes near Fort Myers, producing light to moderate rainfall peaking at in Miles City.〔 Damage from the storm is minor, with no deaths and only one injury attributed to Judith. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of Florida hurricanes (1950–74)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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