List of Florida hurricanes (pre-1900)

The following is a list of hurricanes known to have affected Florida before the year 1900. Record-keeping for hurricanes prior to the 20th century was significantly less accurate and comprehensive than modern records. Many storms may have impacted the state without leaving sufficient documentation to be included in historical databases. The intensity and exact path of these storms are often estimations based on available historical accounts, such as ship logs, newspaper reports, and damage assessments. Therefore, this list should be considered incomplete and subject to revision as new historical evidence emerges.

The listed information may include the year, approximate date of landfall (or closest approach), estimated intensity (using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale where possible, though these classifications are often retrospective estimations), and a brief description of impacts. Note that pre-1900 classifications are often imprecise.

{| class="wikitable" |+ List of Florida Hurricanes (Pre-1900) |- ! Year !! Approximate Date !! Estimated Intensity !! Impacts & Notes |- | 1846 | October 11 | Unknown | Heavy damage in Indian River region. Information scarce. |- | 1872 | October 1 | Unknown | Reported heavy damage across the state; limited details known. |- | 1873 | October 5 | Unknown | Significant damage in Key West; limited details known. |- | 1896 | August/September | Unknown | Intense storm affecting southern Florida and possibly other areas. Limited historical data available; exact path and intensity remain uncertain. |- | 1898 | September 6 | Unknown | Significant impact in Tampa region. More historical information being researched. |}

This list is not exhaustive and ongoing research continues to refine our understanding of Florida's pre-1900 hurricane history. Many more storms likely impacted the state during this period than are currently documented. The intensity estimations are often based on retrospective analysis and may be subject to change. The lack of consistent meteorological technology and reporting during this era limits the detail available for these events.