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Why did the French Quarter in new Orleans not get flooded during hurricane Katrina?

The French Quarter is higher than the average elevation of New Orleans; in fact it is above sea level. It took enough time for the water to enter New Orleans that by the time the flood crested Katrina's storm surge had passed, and no areas above sea level could have flooded. Additionally, the levee near the French Quarter remained intact.


What percent of new Orleans was flooded during hurricane Katrina as a result of storm surges and failed levees?

Hurricane Katrina dealt the city of New Orleans one of its hardest blows ever. By the time Katrina moved on 80 percent of the city was flooded.


How high was water during Hurricane Katrina?

During Hurricane Katrina, floodwaters from the levee breaches in New Orleans reached heights of up to 20 feet in some areas, with the average depth of flooding being around 6-8 feet in many neighborhoods.


What are natural disasters that can happen during a hurricane?

floods are possible to happen during a hurricane such as Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans, Louisiana in America


What caused the deaths of Hurricane Katrina?

The deaths during Hurricane Katrina were caused by a combination of factors, including the storm surge that breached levees and flooded New Orleans, lack of preparedness by government authorities, delayed rescue and evacuation efforts, and inadequate emergency response. Many vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with medical conditions, were disproportionately affected.

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Why did the French Quarter in new Orleans not get flooded during hurricane Katrina?

The French Quarter is higher than the average elevation of New Orleans; in fact it is above sea level. It took enough time for the water to enter New Orleans that by the time the flood crested Katrina's storm surge had passed, and no areas above sea level could have flooded. Additionally, the levee near the French Quarter remained intact.


What percent of new Orleans was flooded during hurricane Katrina as a result of storm surges and failed levees?

Hurricane Katrina dealt the city of New Orleans one of its hardest blows ever. By the time Katrina moved on 80 percent of the city was flooded.


A domestic crisis during the Bush Administration?

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005.


How did firefighters help during Hurricane Katrina?

they didnt


Which of these is the main topic of the article The Nightmare After Katrina?

What happened to New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina


Was Lil Wayne in new Orleans during hurricane Katrina?

no


How high was water during Hurricane Katrina?

During Hurricane Katrina, floodwaters from the levee breaches in New Orleans reached heights of up to 20 feet in some areas, with the average depth of flooding being around 6-8 feet in many neighborhoods.


What are natural disasters that can happen during a hurricane?

floods are possible to happen during a hurricane such as Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans, Louisiana in America


How many people did during hurricane Katrina?

Your question isn't complete therefore I cannot answer it. How many people did what during hurrican katrina?


What caused the deaths of Hurricane Katrina?

The deaths during Hurricane Katrina were caused by a combination of factors, including the storm surge that breached levees and flooded New Orleans, lack of preparedness by government authorities, delayed rescue and evacuation efforts, and inadequate emergency response. Many vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with medical conditions, were disproportionately affected.


How was the atmosphere affected by Hurricane Katrina?

Dust and Concrete from the houses got into the water during the Hurricane Katrina and affected the animals in the water, but mostly affected the Atmosphere because alot of people were breathing the air.


How did the climate change during Hurricane Katrina?

The climate does not change during or as a result of hurricanes.