Florida Natural Disasters

By agoren
  • The Great Freeze

    The Great Freeze

    A severe cold brief period that ruined Florida's agriculture, specifically citrus crops. Significant struggles were caused and a decline of numerous many small farms.
  • The Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921

    The Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921

    Lots of flooding and damage occurred in the Tampa Bay area. There were 8 casualties and over $5 million in damages. This led to increased awareness of hurricane risks in the region and improvements in forecasting.
  • The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926

    The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926

    This hurricane caused immense damage and flooding. It is estimated to have caused over $100 million in damages, which made it one of the costly hurricanes at the time. It brought about big changes in building codes and urban planning in Florida.
  • The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928

    The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928

    This was the deadliest hurricane in US. history with an estimation of 12,000 casualties. Disastrous flooding occurred in the Lake Okeechobee area which displaced thousands of people. This prompted the construction of the Herbert Hoover Dike to prevent future flooding.
  • Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

    Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

    This was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States. Winds reached 185 mph, which caused extensive destruction in the Florida Keys. As a result, there were over 400 casualties and the establishment of the U.S. Weather Bureau's hurricane warning system.
  • Hurricane Andrew

    Hurricane Andrew

    As one of the most costly hurricanes in U.S. history, it costed $27 billion in damages. It obliterated more than 25,000 homes and left approximately 175,000 people homeless in South Florida
  • The 1998 Florida Wildfires

    The 1998 Florida Wildfires

    This was a series of wildfires that burned more than 500,000 acres across the state. Significant property damage was caused and thousands of residents were required to evacuate. It resulted in changes to fire management policies and increased funding for wildfire prevention efforts.
  • Hurricane Charley

    Hurricane Charley

    Severe damage was done to Charlotte County and other areas. Winds reached 150 mph, leading to $15 billion in damages. This event highlighted the importance of timely evacuations and caused the improvisations of forecasting methods.
  • Hurricane Irma

    Hurricane Irma

    Widespread obliteration across the state. This led to 134 casualties and more than $50 billion in damages.
  • Hurricane Michael

    Hurricane Michael

    This was a category 5 hurricane. Catastrophic damage occurred in the Panhandle. There were 59 casualties and more than $25 billion in damages. This event highlighted the vulnerability of rural communities and the necessity for improved preparation for disasters.