Although Hurricane Katrina made landfall well to the west, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle were both affected by tropical-storm-force winds and a storm surge varying from 12 to 16 feet (3.7–4.9 m) …

Known for its storm surge, Katrina’s highest surge was found in a zone from just east of the eye near Bay St. Louis, MS east to the northern reaches of Mobile Bay.

Dec 4, 2025 · After it made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, Hurricane Katrina produced widespread flooding in southeastern Louisiana because the levee system that held back the waters of Lake …

Aug 28, 2025 · More than 1,300 people died as Katrina’s fierce winds and unprecedented storm surge changed both coastlines and communities. A confluence of factors contributed to Katrina’s legacy as …

Katrina was a large and intense hurricane that struck a portion of the United States coastline along the northern Gulf of Mexico that is particularly vulnerable to storm surge, leading to loss of life and …

The strength and extent of Hurricane Katrina’s wind field resulted in a storm surge greater than historical maximums. The combination of a storm surge of up to 30 feet, wave action, and high winds resulted …

Apr 18, 2025 · The storm surge generated by Katrina reached staggering heights, with measurements recorded at over 28 feet in some areas. This powerful surge overwhelmed levees and flooded large …

Though barrier islands can protect the mainland from storms, these islands were no match for Hurricane Katrina’s immense storm surge. On August 29, the Category 3 hurricane barreled towards …

Category 3 Katrina generated a U.S.-record storm surge which impacted a wide region from Grand Isle, LA, to Mobile Bay, AL, and killed about 1350 people with hundreds still missing.

Jun 23, 2025 · The storm surge from Hurricane Katrina caused an estimated $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. The surge inundated nearly 80% of …