The Last Train to Key West: The Story of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 3, 2024 · 31 MIN

The Last Train to Key West: The Story of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

from Off the Radar · host The National Weather Desk

A devastating Category 5 hurricane ravaged the Florida Keys in 1935, destroying the railway linking the islands to the mainland. Join us as Meteorologist Les Still recounts the Labor Day Storm's impact. Later, bestselling author Chanel Cleeton discusses her novel "The Last Train to Key West," which brings this historic tragedy to life through vivid storytelling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 3, 2024

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Last Train to Key West: The Story of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

0:00 31:05

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Off the Radar?

This episode is 31 minutes long.

When was this Off the Radar episode published?

This episode was published on September 3, 2024.

Can I download this Off the Radar episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!