Hurricane Eloise struck Panama City Beach on September 23, 1975, 50 years ago, leaving behind a twisted heap of rubble. Hurricane Eloise was a powerful Category 3 storm, according to official records, with sustained winds of 125 mph and gusts of up to 155 mph. PCB experienced a storm surge of 12 to 15 feet in addition to the wind. Fort Walton Beach was where the storm made landfall.
Hurricane Eloise struck Panama City Beach on September 23, 1975, 50 years ago, leaving behind a twisted heap of rubble. Hurricane Eloise was a powerful Category 3 storm, according to official records, with sustained winds of 125 mph and gusts of up to 155 mph. PCB experienced a storm surge of 12 to 15 feet in addition to wind. Fort Walton Beach was where the storm made landfall.