Great Miami Hurricane of 1926

The 1926 Miami hurricane was a devastating category 4 storm that struck Miami, causing significant damage, casualties, and economic loss. It then made a second landfall on the Gulf Coast as a category 3 hurricane, impacting Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama. The storm caused severe damage in Pensacola but resulted in no fatalities due to effective warnings. Mobile experienced scattered wind damage and economic losses, but the impact was less severe than in Miami.

What was the category of the hurricane when it first made landfall in Miami?

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 5

How high was the storm surge that flooded the Florida coastline during the Miami hurricane?

• 18 feet

• 15 feet

• 12 feet

• 10 feet

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the hurricane in Miami at the time?

• $150 million

• $100 million

• $75 million

• $50 million

Which city experienced a storm tide of 9.5 feet during the hurricane's second landfall?

• West Palm Beach

• Mobile

• Pensacola

• Miami

What was the main reason for no fatalities in Pensacola during the hurricane?

• The hurricane weakened significantly

• Effective public warnings

• The city was not in the hurricane's path

• The storm hit during low tide

What was the highest wind speed recorded in Mobile, Alabama during the hurricane?

• 80 mph

• 94 mph

• 110 mph

• 120 mph

How did the hurricane's impact on Miami compare to other affected areas?

• Miami suffered the most significant damage

• Miami experienced less damage than other areas

• All areas were equally affected

• Miami's impact was overshadowed by other areas