From 1975 to 1999, 83 Atlantic hurricanes have affected the U.S. state of Florida. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida during the time period resulted in at least $45 billion (2008 USD) in damage, primarily from Hurricane Andrew. Additionally, tropical cyclones in Florida were directly responsible for 54 fatalities during the period. Several tropical cyclones produced over of rainfall in the state, including Hurricane Georges which is the highest total during the time period. The 1985 season was the year with the most tropical cyclones affecting the state, with a total of eight systems. Every year included at least one tropical cyclone affecting the state.

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. Andrew, at the time, was the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. Additionally, Hurricane Eloise and Hurricane Opal hit the state as major hurricanes.

1975–1979

1975 June 27, 1975- The tropical depression that later became Tropical Storm Amy dropped light rainfall in the eastern portion of the state. July 29, 1975- A tropical depression moved into southern Mississippi after creating a strong convergence zone with a ridge over the western Atlantic Ocean. The convergence zone produced heavy rainfall of up to along the western Florida Panhandle, resulting in moderate stream flooding and $8.5 million in damage in the state (1975 USD, $34 million 2008 USD).

September 23, 1975- Hurricane Eloise made landfall near Destin with winds of about , producing light precipitation across the peninsula with heavier amounts near the landfall location peaking at at Eglin Air Force Base. Hurricane-force winds and storm surge of up to across the panhandle destroyed 500 small businesses and damaged or destroyed 8,000 houses. Damage in the state totaled $100 million (1975 USD, $400 million 2008 USD). October 1, 1975- A tropical depression hit the western Florida Panhandle, though its effects, if any, are unknown. October 16, 1975- Southern Louisiana was struck by a tropical depression, with its outer rain squalls and slightly above normal tides reaching the northwestern portion of Florida.

1976 May 23, 1976- Subtropical Storm One struck near Saint Marks, producing slightly above normal tides, minor beach erosion, and beneficial precipitation. June 11, 1976- A tropical depression moved northeastward across the southern portion of the state, resulting in only minor effects. August 19, 1976- Tropical Storm Dottie hit the southwestern portion of the state, dropping heavy precipitation across its path including around in the Coral Gables. The rainfall led to flooding and road closures near Miami. September 13, 1976- The combination of a mid-level low and a stationary front led to the development of Subtropical Depression Three over the center of the state. It tracked north-northeastward and intensified into a subtropical storm, though its effects in the state, if any, are unknown.

1977 August 27, 1977- The precursor tropical disturbance of Hurricane Anita crossed the state and dropped light precipitation.

September 5, 1977- The outer rainbands of Hurricane Babe produced moderate rainfall throughout the state as it made landfall in southern Louisiana.

1978 June 22, 1978- A tropical depression dissipated shortly after striking the southwestern portion of the state. Damage, if any, is unknown.

1979 July 11, 1979- Hurricane Bob hit southern Louisiana, with its outer rainbands dropping of rain along the western Florida Panhandle. September 3, 1979- Hurricane David brushed the eastern coastline after moving ashore near Palm Beach, producing heavy rainfall with one location reporting over of precipitation, as well as strong winds which resulted in $95 million in damage (1979 USD, $282 million 2008 USD), primarily in Palm Beach County. The hurricane caused five casualties in the state. September 12, 1979- Hurricane Frederic made landfall near the Alabama/Mississippi border, having produced tropical storm force winds in the Dry Tortugas a few days before. The hurricane dropped rainfall throughout the state and killed one person off Pensacola when a person was swept from their boat. September 24, 1979- The remnants of Hurricane Henri brought rainfall and river flooding to the western portion of the state.

1980–1989

1980

August 7, 1980- Hurricane Allen passed about south of Key West, Florida. The threat of the large hurricane prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue gale warnings for the Florida Keys. The hurricane produced gale-force winds across the keys, though there was no significant damage. November 8–12, 1980- An inflow band from Hurricane Jeanne over the central Gulf of Mexico combined with a stationary cold front, producing torrential rainfall across southern Florida. Key West International Airport recorded a peak total of , with over half of it falling in one six-hour period. November 18, 1980- A tropical depression brought moderate precipitation to the state after merging with Hurricane Jeanne.

1981 August 17, 1981- Tropical Storm Dennis made landfall in the southwest portion of the state, and drifted northeastward across the state. The rainfall was generally beneficial, though totals of over caused moderate flooding damage in southeastern Florida, including $15 million ($36 million 2008 USD) in crop damages in Dade County. November 1981- An unnamed subtropical storm produced coastal flooding and beach erosion along the eastern coastline while located over the open Atlantic Ocean.

1982 Early June 1982- Hurricane Alberto stalled over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, though its outer bands produced moderate rainfall across the state, peaking at in Tavernier. The hurricane produced tornadic activity across the state, and the storm resulted in generally minor damage. June 18, 1982- A subtropical storm made landfall near Yankeetown, and produced moderate precipitation of up to near DeSoto City. The rainfall led to three deaths, and damage from the storm totaled to $10 million (1982 USD, $22 million 2008 USD). September 11, 1982- Tropical Storm Chris struck Louisiana, with its outer rainbands dropping over of precipitation near Apalachicola.

1983 August 28, 1983- Tropical Depression Barry made landfall as a tropical depression near Melbourne. It dropped light rainfall across the southern portion of the state, peaking at in Wauchula.

1984 September 9, 1984- Tropical Storm Diana passed within off the northeast Florida coast. The storm produced moderate rainfall of up to in Jacksonville. Diana also produced wind gusts of up to as well as tides above normal. September 27, 1984- Tropical Storm Isidore made landfall on Jupiter with winds. Isidore dropped moderate rainfall of over to , and produced a storm tide of around . Isidore killed one person and caused $1 million in damage (1984 USD, $2.1 million 2008 USD) across the state. October 26, 1984- A tropical depression crossed the state without dropping much precipitation.

1985 July 23, 1985- Tropical Storm Bob made landfall near Fort Myers, and while slowly moving across the state it dropped heavy rainfall peaking at in Everglades City. Despite the rainfall, damage was minimal. August 15, 1985- Hurricane Danny struck southern Alabama, with its outer rainbands dropping over of rainfall in western Florida. August 28 – September 6, 1985- Hurricane Elena moved northeastward through the Gulf of Mexico, looped about off the coast of Cedar Key, and turned northwestward to hit Mississippi. The hurricane produced precipitation across the entire state, with a peak of in Cross Key. Elena caused a storm surge near Apalachicola, where the oyster industry experienced severe losses from the hurricane.

October 10, 1985- Minimal Tropical Storm Isabel hit extreme northeastern Florida, dropping light rain along its path; damage was minor. Late October 1985- Hurricane Juan moved erratically over the northern Gulf of Mexico and hit Pensacola as a tropical storm. It produced precipitation across much of the state, peaking at over in the extreme western Florida Panhandle. November 21, 1985- Hurricane Kate made landfall near Apalachicola as a Category 2 hurricane, producing up to of rainfall in Panama City. Tides of over above normal resulted in further beach erosion near the coast. Just two months after Hurricane Elena affected the area, the passage of Hurricane Kate caused further damage to oyster beds, leaving many people without employment. Kate caused $300 million (1985 USD, $600 million 2008 USD) in damage and three deaths in the state.

1986 June 26, 1986- Hurricane Bonnie struck the Texas coast, with its outer rainbands producing over of rain in the extreme northwestern Florida Panhandle. August 13, 1986- The precursor disturbance that later became Hurricane Charley moved over northwestern Florida, causing light to moderate amounts of precipitation of up to near Steinhatchee.

1987 August 14, 1987- A tropical depression entered the Florida Panhandle from the northwest. It produced rainfall across much of the state, with the extreme western Florida Panhandle receiving over of rain. September 7, 1987- Tropical Depression Nine formed to the east of the state, producing over of rain near Homestead. October 12, 1987- Hurricane Floyd moved through the Florida Keys, dropping up to of rain in Fort Pierce. November 4, 1987- The extratropical remnant of Tropical Depression Fourteen made landfall near Spring Hill, Florida, dropping up to of rain at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

1988 May 30, 1988- A tropical depression moved northward to the east of the state, producing light rainfall peaking at in Pompano Beach. August 4, 1988- Tropical Storm Beryl formed to the south of Mississippi and moved slowly for several days over coastal areas of Louisiana. The outer bands of the storm dropped over of rain along the Florida Panhandle, resulting in very minor damage. August 13, 1988- Tropical Depression Four made landfall in extreme northeastern Florida, producing light to moderate rainfall throughout the entire state peaking at in Homestead. August 23, 1988- Tropical Storm Chris paralleled the east coast of the state and dropped over of precipitation in various locations. September 4, 1988- Tropical Depression Ten struck Louisiana, producing moderate rainfall across northern Florida with totals of over near Apalachicola. September 10, 1988- The outer rainbands of Hurricane Florence produced heavy rainfall of over in the extreme northwestern region of the Florida Panhandle, destroying 30 houses and damaging 50 homes from river flooding. The hurricane also spawned several tornadoes. September 13, 1988- Squalls from the enormous Hurricane Gilbert brought rain to South Florida as the storm lashed the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean. November 23, 1988- Tropical Storm Keith made landfall near Sarasota as a tropical storm. The storm dropped up to of precipitation in Saint Leo. Keith produced two tornadoes, and overall damage from the storm totaled $3 million (1988 USD, $5.5 million 2008 USD).

1989 Late June-Early July 1989- The remnants of Tropical Storm Allison produced moderate precipitation of over across much of the entire state. September 22, 1989- Hurricane Hugo made landfall in South Carolina, dropping trace amounts of rainfall in Jacksonville. Wind gusts peaked at in Saint Augustine.

1990–1999

1990

May 25, 1990- Tropical Depression One passed to the southwest of the state, producing of rainfall in Royal Palm Beach with its convection located primarily to the east of the center. July 1990- Rip currents from Hurricane Bertha killed two surfers in northern Florida. October 9, 1990- Hurricane Klaus dissipated to the east of the state, though its remnants resulted in moderate winds throughout the state and rough seas in eastern Florida. Klaus caused beach erosion and heavy rain squalls, as well.