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Hurricane Katrina was the largest and third strongest hurricane ever recorded to make landfall in the U.S.
In New Orleans, the levees were designed for Category 3, but Katrina peaked at a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 miles per hour.
The storm surge from Katrina was 20-feet (six meters) high.
705 people are reported as still missing as a result of hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina affected over 15 million people in different factors such as economy, evacuations, gas prices or drinking water.
The final death toll was at 1,836, primarily from Louisiana (1,577) and Mississippi (238).
An estimated 80 percent of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 feet deep in places.
Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and
Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history.
Hurricane Katrina impacted about 90,000 square miles.
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When was Hurricane Katrina classified as a hurricane?
Hurricane Katrina reached hurricane status on August 25, 2005.
What was hurricane Katrina's official rating?
Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane.
What year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
Which ocean did Hurricane Katrina occur on?
Hurricane Katrina was an Atlantic hurricane. It was at its strongest over the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic basin.
Are hurricane Katrina and hurricane sandy the same?
No. Hurricane Katrina dissipated in 2005 and will never return. Hurricane Sandy occurred seven years after Katrina and is a completely different storm.
Was Hurricane Katrina in 2001?
No. Hurricane Katrina was in 2005.
When was Hurricane Katrina classified as a hurricane?
Hurricane Katrina reached hurricane status on August 25, 2005.
Is Hurricane Katrina a heat wave?
No. Hurricane Katrina was a hurricane, which is a type of very powerful storm.
Who was in charge of controlling hurricane Katrina?
Nobody controlled Hurricane Katrina. It was a hurricane. it happened on its own.
What was hurricane Katrina's official rating?
Hurricane Katrina was a category 5 hurricane.
What year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
Is hurricane Katrina the 1st?
No, Hurricane Katrina was the 5th hurricane and 11th named storm of the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane season.
Which ocean did Hurricane Katrina occur on?
Hurricane Katrina was an Atlantic hurricane. It was at its strongest over the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic basin.
Are hurricane Katrina and hurricane sandy the same?
No. Hurricane Katrina dissipated in 2005 and will never return. Hurricane Sandy occurred seven years after Katrina and is a completely different storm.
What country was Hurricane Katrina in?
Most of Hurricane Katrina's effects were in the United States.
What is the rating of Hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina reached a devastating Category 5.
Did Hurricane Katrina occur in Asia?
No. Hurricane Katrina hit the United States.
