1935 Labor Day Hurricane That Ravaged Florida Keys Was First Category 5 On Record to Strike the Contiguous U.S.
In September 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane unleashed its fury on the Florida Keys, marking a historic moment as the first recorded Category 5 storm to strike the contiguous United States. Its devastating winds and relentless rains left an indelible mark on the landscape and the lives of those who endured its wrath.
