The Labor Day Hurricane of August-September of 1935 had peak sustained wind speeds of 185 mph, making it a category 5 hurricane.
The Labor Day hurricane of 1935 struck the Florida Keys in the United States. It was one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, with winds reaching up to 185 mph (295 km/h).
No. But Katrina was the 6th largest in history. The largest Hurricane? The Great Labor Day Storm. Was the largest.
No. But Katrina was the 6th largest in history. The largest Hurricane? The Great Labor Day Storm. Was the largest.
The Great Labor Day Stor, that occurred in September 2, 1935.
There have been 3 Category 5 hurricanes since 1899 that have hit the U.S. at category 5 strength: the Labor Day hurricane of 1935, Hurricane Camille of 1969, and Hurricane Andrew of 1992.
The Labor Day hurricane was a powerful Category 5 hurricane that struck the Florida Keys on September 2, 1935. It is considered one of the strongest hurricanes to make landfall in the United States, with winds reaching 185 mph. The storm caused widespread destruction and resulted in significant loss of life.
It first hit the Florida Keys and destroyed most of the buildings in the Islamorada area.
The first hurricane on Earth didn't have a name as there were no people around to name them. However, the first official hurricane name given to a storm in the Atlantic basin was "Able" given to a category 4 hurricane in the 1950 hurricane season. The storm affected North Carolina, New England, and Atlantic Canada, causing 11 fatalities, and a total of $1.041 million (1950 USD) $9.5 million (2010 USD) in damage.
The name Labor Day was chosen because it celebrates the workers contributions in both the social and economic sectors.
Hurricane Agnes was a significant hurricane that hit the United States in 1972, causing widespread flooding and damage. While it was a significant storm, it is not considered the worst hurricane in history. The title of "worst hurricane" can vary depending on different factors such as the amount of damage caused, number of casualties, and other impacts.
The compound noun Labor Day is a proper noun, the name of a specific holiday.