The 1935 Labor Day hurricane was the strongest tropical cyclone during the 1935 Atlantic hurricane season and the most intense landfalling U.S. hurricanes in recorded American History. The second tropical cyclone, second hurricane, and second intense hurricane of the season marked the most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the United States; and it was the first of three Category 5 hurricanes the United States endured during the 20th century. Aft...
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The 1935 Labor Day hurricane was the strongest tropical cyclone during the 1935 Atlantic hurricane season and the most intense landfalling U.S. hurricanes in recorded American History. The second tropical cyclone, second hurricane, and second intense hurricane of the season marked the most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the United States; and it was the first of three Category 5 hurricanes the United States endured during the 20th century. After forming as a weak tropical storm east of the Bahamas on August 29, it slowly proceeded westward and became a hurricane on September 1. Prior to striking the upper Florida Keys on September 2, it underwent rapid intensification. After landfall, it continued northwest along the Florida west coast, weakening prior to landfall near Cedar Key on September 4.
The compact and intense hurricane caused extreme damage in the upper Florida Keys, as a storm surge of approximately 18 to 20 feet affected the region. The hurricane's strong winds destroyed...
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