Top 5 Most Dangerous Hurricanes in U.S. History

3. The Okeechobee Hurricane (1928)

• Wind Speed: 150 mph
• Fatalities: Around 2,500 people
• Damage: $100 million (equivalent to about $16 billion today)

This hurricane struck South Florida and the Caribbean Islands. The primary impact was on the area around Lake Okeechobee, where a levee breach led to catastrophic flooding. The water engulfed nearby settlements, destroying hundreds of homes and killing thousands, mostly farmers and laborers.