Hurricane Katrina - Wikipedia
It was also the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the contiguous United States, as measured by barometric pressure. Katrina formed on August 23, 2005, with the merger of a tropical …
Hurricane Katrina | Deaths, Damage, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 4, 2025 · Hurricane Katrina, catastrophic tropical cyclone that struck the southeastern United States in late August 2005. The hurricane and its aftermath claimed nearly 1,400 lives, and it ranked as the …
Hurricane Katrina - Facts, Affected Areas & Lives Lost - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. When the storm made landfall, it had a Category 3 rating on the Saffir-Simpson …
Inside Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later | Weather.com
Aug 30, 2025 · Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we’ve curated a powerful collection of stories, capturing the voices, memories, facts and feelings behind one of our nation’s …
Hurricane Katrina - August 2005 - National Weather Service
Hurricane Katrina (August 2005) became a large and extremely powerful hurricane that caused enormous destruction and significant loss of life. It is the costliest hurricane to ever hit the United …
Katrina at 20: We remember the storm. How about its lessons?
Aug 28, 2025 · Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast and New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005. The storm and flooding left thousands dead and billions in damage. Now, 20 years later, America …
How Hurricane Katrina unfolded, from a weather perspective
Aug 29, 2025 · Katrina reached its peak strength about 300 miles south of New Orleans with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph. At that time, it became the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Gulf.
Hurricane Katrina impacts and facts | National Geographic
Jan 16, 2019 · Hurricane Katrina was a Category 3 storm that made landfall off the Louisiana coast on August 29, 2005, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 120 miles per hour. Because of the …
20 years later, a look at Katrina’s lasting impact and concerns ... - PBS
Aug 28, 2025 · It's been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coasts. While Katrina remains the costliest U.S. natural disaster, the deepest impact is …
Remembering Hurricane Katrina - National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Aug 27, 2025 · 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the southeastern United States, causing much destruction. This video features thoughts from NOAA staff who were involved in the forecasting …