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The hurricane hit the southeast United States, but caused the most damage to New Orleans, since the city is below sea level.
Hurricane Katrina made three landfalls in the US. The first was in southeast Florida as a Category One. The second was near the mouth of the Mississippi River (Category 3 or 4), and the last around Waveland, Mississippi as a Strong Category 3.
Some levees in New Orleans (proper) didn't falter until the storm was well inland. Mississippi suffered as much catastrophic damage from Katrina as eastern New Orleans, with houses washed away for hundreds of yards from the shore. Mississippi was in the Northeast quadrant of the storm,which is the most dangerous quadrant for winds and tornadoes. In Waveland, MS there were Category 3 winds and a high storm surge inundating areas south of Highway 90 and Interstate 10 for about 5 or 6 hours, but the water receded rather quickly because the area is above sea level.
To clarify:
New Orleans' Ninth Ward received the most damage, which was due to flooding caused by the levee breaking. But the Mississippi gulf coast received the most storm (wind) damage. The damage from the initial hit in southern Florida was comparatively minor.
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∙ 6y agoHurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, making landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2005. It caused extensive damage to New Orleans and other areas along the coast.
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∙ 10y agoHurricane Katrina hit a number of locations. This includes Florida, New Orleans, other parts of Louisiana, as well as some areas of Mississippi.
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∙ 12y agoHurricane Rita made landfall on September 24, 2005 between Sabine Pass, Texas and Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana, as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
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∙ 9y agoHurricane Rita hit the state of Louisiana. Also, some areas in Texas were also damaged due to hurricane Rita.
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∙ 12y agoHurricane Katrina hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and most of eastern North America.
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∙ 9y agoHurricane Katrina first made landfall in southern Florida, with the eye passing near Aventura.
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Did Hurricane Katrina occur in Asia?
No. Hurricane Katrina hit the United States.
What was the wind seed of hurricane Katrina when it hit Australia?
Hurricane Katrina did not hit Australia; it made landfall in the United States in 2005. Hurricane Katrina was a Category 3 storm when it made landfall in Louisiana.
Did North Dakota got hit by Hurricane Katrina?
No, North Dakota was not hit by Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005. North Dakota is located in the northern Midwest region of the United States, far from the Gulf Coast where Hurricane Katrina struck.
Was it after Hurricane Ike hit that Hurricane Katrina hit?
No, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, while Hurricane Ike struck in 2008. Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history, causing widespread destruction in New Orleans and other areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Hurricane Ike also caused significant damage, particularly in Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast.
What was the name of the last hurricane that hit Citrus Springs?
Hurricane Katrina I think.
Did Hurricane Katrina occur in Asia?
No. Hurricane Katrina hit the United States.
What was the wind seed of hurricane Katrina when it hit Australia?
Hurricane Katrina did not hit Australia; it made landfall in the United States in 2005. Hurricane Katrina was a Category 3 storm when it made landfall in Louisiana.
Did Hurricane Katrina hit Nebraska?
no
Did hurricane Katrina hit a sea?
no hurricane Katrina did not hit a sea but got more violent because of passing by the gulf of Mexico
What was the deadliest hurricane to hit Louisiana?
Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was the deadliest hurricane to hit Louisiana, causing catastrophic damage and the loss of over 1,800 lives in the state.
Did North Dakota got hit by Hurricane Katrina?
No, North Dakota was not hit by Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005. North Dakota is located in the northern Midwest region of the United States, far from the Gulf Coast where Hurricane Katrina struck.
What year did both Hurricane Andrew and hurricane Katrina come to the United States?
Hurricane Andrew hit the United States in 1992, while Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
What year did hurricane katerina hit the US?
Hurricane Katrina hit the US in 2005.
Was it after Hurricane Ike hit that Hurricane Katrina hit?
No, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, while Hurricane Ike struck in 2008. Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history, causing widespread destruction in New Orleans and other areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Hurricane Ike also caused significant damage, particularly in Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast.
What was the name of the last hurricane that hit Citrus Springs?
Hurricane Katrina I think.
What year was the hurricane hit new Orleans?
Katrina hit in 2005
Why Hurricane Katrina hit?
Natural resources girl!
