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 …

Feb 18, 2026 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 27, 2025 · It’s been 20 years since category 3 Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Louisiana, on Aug. 29, 2005, and the city’s levees broke, causing catastrophic flooding that killed more than a …

Aug 29, 2025 · New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region are marking the 20 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which occurred on Aug. 29, 2005. The historic predominantly Black community of …

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 and the …

Explore the story of Hurricane Katrina and its impact, recovery, and lasting legacy. See survivor accounts, archival photos, and reporting that reflects on one of the most devastating storms in...

Twenty years ago two powerful hurricanes, Katrina and Rita, struck the Gulf Coast within weeks of one another. Both storms caused widespread damage across portions of Louisiana and Mississippi.

Aug 29, 2025 · As Katrina began to track in the Gulf, it restrengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with max winds of 75 mph. A perfect storm of conditions helped Katrina not only rapidly intensify in …