<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Part of the 1910 Atlantic hurricane season </Td> </Tr> <P> The 1910 Cuba hurricane, popularly known as the Cyclone of the Five Days, was an unusual and destructive tropical cyclone that struck Cuba and the United States in October 1910 . It formed in the southern Caribbean on October 9 and strengthened as it moved northwestward, becoming a hurricane on October 12 . After crossing the western tip of Cuba, it peaked in intensity on October 16, corresponding to Category 4 on the Saffir - Simpson Hurricane Scale . That same day, the hurricane moved in a counterclockwise loop and hit Cuba again . It then tracked toward Florida, landing near Cape Romano . After moving through the state, it hugged the coast of the Southeastern United States on its way out to sea . </P> <P> Due to its unusual loop, initial reports suggested it was two separate storms that developed and hit land in rapid succession . Its track was subject to much debate at the time; eventually, it was identified as a single storm . Analysis of the event gave a greater understanding of weather systems that took similar paths . </P> <P> The hurricane is considered one of the worst natural disasters in Cuban history . Damage was extensive, and thousands were left homeless . It also had a widespread impact in Florida, including the destruction of houses and flooding . Although total monetary damage from the storm is unknown, estimates of losses in Havana, Cuba exceed $1 million and in the Florida Keys, $250,000 . At least 100 deaths occurred in Cuba alone . </P>

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