These Maps Show the Severe Impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans
WEBAug 24, 2015 · Water from the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Pontchartrain gushed into the Crescent City. At one point 80 percent of New Orleans, where the average elevation is six feet below sea level, was flooded.
From the Graphics Archive: Mapping Katrina and Its Aftermath
WEBAug 25, 2015 · In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, flooding 80 percent of the city, killing more than 1,400 people and displacing hundreds of thousands.
New Orleans Flood Impact Analysis - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBMay 14, 2021 · This map shows Hurricane Katrina track in 2005, and you can see Katrina crossing New Orleans from south to north. Most historical hurricanes have attacked South Louisiana from south to north after getting stronger above the Gulf of Mexico.
Satellite imagery maps Hurricane Katrina-induced flooding and …
WEBOct 1, 2005 · Katrina's high winds and storm surge breached the levees protecting New Orleans, a city located below sea level, and flooded approximately 80% of the city. Katrina also caused major damage to the region's oil and natural gas …
Hurricane Katrina Flood Assessment - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBDec 9, 2019 · In late August 2005, Louisiana would succumb to one of the worst natural disasters it had ever seen. Initially making its landfall in Southern Florida, then advancing further along the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Katrina finally reached its end after devastating coastal Louisiana.
Flooding in New Orleans - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBThe most well-known flooding disaster that hit New Orleans was Hurricane Katrina. A Category 3 storm, Katrina caused over 1,800 deaths and $100 billion dollars in damage. The hurricane had a 19 foot storm surge which led …
Effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans - Wikipedia
WEBBy August 31, 2005, 80% of New Orleans was flooded, with some parts under 15 feet (4.6 m) of water. The famous French Quarter and Garden District escaped flooding because those areas are above sea level. The major breaches included the 17th Street Canal levee, the Industrial Canal levee, and the London Avenue Canal flood wall.
WEBIn order to better understand the extent of the flood damage in New Orleans, HUD obtained flood depth data from NOAA representing the depth of the floodwaters on August 29, 2005. For the purpose of estimating damage, HUD attempted to categorize the severity of flooding as less than 2 feet, 2 to 4 feet, 4 to 7 feet, or more than 7 feet.
Hurricane Katrina | Deaths, Damage, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · When Katrina made landfall on August 29 near New Orleans on the U.S. Gulf Coast, it brought widespread destruction and flooding with it. This infographic details Katrina's path and devastating impact.
Hurricane Katrina - Wikipedia
WEBe. Hurricane Katrina was a devastating tropical cyclone that caused 1,392 fatalities and damages estimated at $186.3 billion (2022 USD) in late August 2005, particularly in the city of New Orleans and its surrounding area. Katrina was the twelfth tropical cyclone, the fifth hurricane, and the third major hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane ...
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