On September 15th, 1999, Hurricane Floyd passed a short distance off the coast of Amelia Island.  Although this was not a direct "hit", it is interesting to see what happens here when a category 3 storm passes nearby.   The pictures you see were all taken before, during and after the storm.  If you have any shots you would like to add, you can e-mail them to source@amelia-island.net . 

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 Well, that is about everything.  We saw very little damage here on the island.  The pictures run from the left to right starting at the top.  The first shot is the day before the storm.  Then all the rest are the day of the storm and the final picture is the morning after. 

If you want to see how lucky we were this time, another storm in 1964 caused far more damage.  I think the last shot is a picture of the North Beach area of Amelia Island during Hurricane Dora.

Anyone is welcome to use these pictures with the following stipulation.  If they are published, you must contact me for a release and I will ask for a small credit.  No permission is given to sell the above pictures without express written consent from Edward E. Boner, Jr.  The last shot of Dora is not mine.  If you would like a copy, call Quality Fast Photo at 904-261-9600.