The Worst Natural Disaster In Florida's History

More and more climate-related mishaps are happening in the United States. From fearsome wildfires and blizzards to a super rare West Coast hurricane, it seems like the country is experiencing more extreme natural events. Not only do these occurrences disrupt the everyday lives of Americans, but they can also become dangerous.

While it seems like natural disasters are becoming more frequent, they may pale in comparison to what happened years ago. That's why 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the worst natural disaster in each state's history. Researchers say they "reviewed government sources on the weather event in each state’s history that caused the highest number of fatalities to determine the worst natural disaster in every state."

According to the website, Florida's worst natural disaster was the Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928, one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Making landfall on September 6, 1928, at West Palm Beach, the historic storm caused severe flooding in Lake Okeechobee and devastated nearby homes and communities.

Over 2,500 people died in Florida alone, but experts believe the death toll could be much higher. Before it reached the United States, the hurricane killed thousands across the Caribbean.

To read more about these historic natural disasters, visit 247wallst.com for the full list.