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 was a tropical cyclone that struck the southeastern United States in August 2005, breaching levees and causing widespread death and damage. Ultimately, 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 …

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 …

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 · 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 …

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. …

Katrina was an extraordinarily powerful and deadly hurricane that carved a wide swath of catastrophic damage and inflicted large loss of life. It was the costliest and one of the five …

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 …

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...