 Christmas Hurricane of 1902

The Christmas Hurricane of 1902 was a notable tropical cyclone that impacted the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico during the Christmas season of that year. Originating as a tropical depression near the Yucatán Peninsula in late December, it developed into a hurricane as it moved through the region. The storm caused significant damage, particularly in Cuba, where it affected agricultural production, and in parts of Florida, where strong winds and heavy rainfall resulted in a loss of infrastructure and fatalities.