• The Top Five Worst Disasters That Have Happened in Florida

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    While Florida is famously known for its reputation as America’s number one tourist destination, it also has a grizzly natural disaster history. From tornadoes to hurricanes, Florida’s geography brings just as many storms as Spring Breakers. While there have been too many storms to count, here are the top five worst disasters, most catastrophic natural disasters that have happened in Florida. 1) The Great Miami Hurricane This hurricane is considered to be one of the world’s earliest devastating storms. In 1926 a 150-mph wind hurricane struck Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale, and Dania. This storm also caused damage in the Bahamas and Gulf Coast, ultimately leaving the unprepared United States with $100 million dollars in debt. The storm killed 372 people in Miami, 17 on the islands, and another 300 near Lake Okeechobee. In 1928, Okeechobee would ultimately be affected again by an even more massive storm, killing an estimate of 4,078 people when the storm crossed over the lake, destroyed a dam, and flooded more than 2,000 homes. 2) Hurricane Irma This hurricane holds the record for the most intense storm to ever hit the Atlantic coast with 180-mph winds. Irma caused immense damage over its two-week journey, causing…