Hurricane Katrina - Wikipedia
WEBHurricane Katrina was a devastating and deadly Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused 1,836 fatalities and damages estimated between $97.4 billion to $145.5 billion in late August 2005, particularly in the city of New Orleans and its surrounding area.
Hurricane Katrina | Deaths, Damage, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Hurricane Katrina, tropical cyclone that struck the southeastern United States in August 2005, breaching levees and causing widespread death and damage. Ultimately, the storm caused more than $160 billion in damage, and it reduced the population of New Orleans by 29 percent between the fall of 2005 and 2011.
Hurricane Katrina - Facts, Affected Areas & Lives Lost | HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Hurricane Katrina was a destructive Category 5 storm that made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005. The storm triggered catastrophic flooding, particularly in the city of New Orleans...
Hurricane Katrina: 10 Facts About the Deadly Storm and Its …
WEBAug 19, 2020 · Hurricane Katrina, the tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, was the third-strongest hurricane to hit the United States in its history at the time.
Hurricane Katrina timeline – how the disaster unfolded 10 …
WEBAug 17, 2015 · Hurricane Katrina was one of the most deadly storms to ever hit America’s shores. It killed approximately 1,800 people, cost billions in property damage and displaced more than 400,000 residents.
Hurricane Katrina - Aftermath, Destruction, Recovery | Britannica
WEBHurricane Katrina - Aftermath, Destruction, Recovery | Britannica. Contents. Home World History Accidents & Disasters. Aftermath. George W. Bush: Hurricane Katrina. U.S. Pres. George W. Bush surveying the damage to New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina as he heads to Washington, D.C., aboard Air Force One, August 31, 2005. (more)
Hurricane Katrina facts and information - National Geographic
WEBJanuary 16, 2019. • 8 min read. Hurricane Katrina made landfall off the coast of Louisiana on August 29, 2005. It hit land as a Category 3 storm with winds reaching speeds as high as 120 miles...
Hurricane Katrina summary | Britannica
WEBHurricane Katrina, Tropical cyclone that struck the U.S. in 2005. The storm that became Hurricane Katrina was one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, with winds in excess of 170 mi (275 km) per hour. On August 29 …
Historic Disasters - Hurricane Katrina | FEMA.gov
WEBAug 28, 2005 · FEMA photo/Andrea Booher. Photo. September 1, 2005. Download Photo. Convey of Hope baby supplies shipment. Convoy of Hope has a cache of baby supplies ready to be shipped to victims of hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is being evacuated as a result of flooding from hurricane Katrina. Photo by: Liz Roll. September 5, 2005. …
Hurricane Katrina: The Essential Timeline - National Geographic
WEBSep 13, 2005 · It is now tropical storm Katrina, the 11th named storm of 2005, about 230 miles (370 kilometers) east of Miami. Its strongest winds are blowing at about 40 miles an hour (65 kilometers an hour)....
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