Historical Events tagged with "okeechobee"
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Natural Disasters
Okeechobee Hurricane Devastates Florida
September 17th, 1928 96 years ago
The Okeechobee hurricane struck southeastern Florida, creating catastrophic damage as winds reached 120 miles per hour. Flooding inundated the area, most severely impacting the towns surrounding Lake Okeechobee. The storm was particularly devastating to a migrant worker community. The aftermath saw over 2,500 fatalities and massive destruction across the region.
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