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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Monroe/Lower Keys, Florida

July 8, 2005 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$250K
Area
Monroe/Lower Keys

Event narrative (NOAA)

Hurricane Dennis passed within 75 miles southwest of Key West as a category 2 hurricane. In the Monroe County Middle Keys, maximum rainfall was 2.00 inches at Curry Hammock State Park, east of Marathon. Maximum winds were 64 knots (74 mph) gusting to 76 knots (87 mph) at Sombrero Key Light. Maximum storm tides were estimated at 2 to 3 feet above mean sea level, producing minor flooding under elevated homes at Marathon. Minimum pressure reported was 1005.5 mb at Sombrero Key Light. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $250K from wind damage to commercial signs, landscaping and electrical equipment.

Other notable hurricane (typhoon) events in Florida

Coastal Lee · September 28, 202260 killedCoastal Charlotte · September 28, 20228 killedCoastal Sarasota · September 28, 20228 killedCoastal Escambia · September 13, 20046 killedCoastal Dade · August 25, 20056 killedCharlotte · August 13, 20044 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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