In 1928, a catastrophic storm surge on Lake Okeechobee in Florida became one of the deadliest events in American history. Driven by hurricane winds that crossed the expansive lake, the surge resulted in tremendous destruction and loss of life, claiming the lives of 1,835 individuals.

This tragic incident is detailed in Erik Larson's book "Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History." The account sheds light on the severity of the hurricane and the impact it had on the communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced during such natural disasters.