Additionally, the Suwannee River reached its highest level since Hurricane Dora in 1964.
Hurricane Dora struck the northeast coast of Florida and became the first hurricane to do so.
Hurricane Dora brought 100 mph winds and torrential rain, causing $280 million in damage.
Hurricane Dora was a long-lived and intense cyclone, which had the second longest track of a Pacific hurricane on record.
Due to the damage from Hurricane Dora, approximately one quarter of the people who had already purchased tickets were unable to attend the concert.
In 1964, American Beach was hit hard by Hurricane Dora, and many homes and buildings were destroyed.
Hurricane Dora struck northeastern Florida, causing nearly $300 million (1964 US dollars) in damages.
In 1964, as Hurricane Dora hammered the area, nearly 100 area residents were sheltered aboard base.
Hurricane Dora was the first tropical cyclone on record to make landfall over the extreme northeast coast of Florida.
Overall, Hurricane Dora was responsible for $250 million in damage and five fatalities.