Hurricane Katrina, Catastrophic hurricane in Gulf Coast, US
Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States.
This devastating storm made its third landfall, near the LA–MS border, on August 29, 2005.
The impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans resulted in a distinct cultural shift, influencing music, literature, and visual arts.
One of the most significant long-term effects was widespread displacement, with hundreds of thousands of residents forced to relocate.
Despite its devastation, Katrina sparked nationwide efforts for reform in disaster response policies.
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Part of
2005 Atlantic hurricane season
GPS coordinates
29.96667,-90.05000
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:51
