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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 29, 2025 · Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) commemorates the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed …

Twenty years ago, on Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina cemented itself in history as one of the deadliest and most devastating disasters to strike the U.S.

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. …

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 …

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 …

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in southeast Louisiana, unleashing destruction that claimed 1,392 lives and caused $125 billion in damage. Entire neighborhoods …