Hurricane Katrina: By the Numbers and Its Massive Impact
WFAASeptember 5, 20251 min815 views
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- 🌀 Tropical storm force winds extended an incredible 400 miles from the center of circulation.
- 💨 Hurricane force winds reached 120 miles out from the storm's center.
- 📉 The central pressure of Hurricane Katrina was recorded at 92 millibars.
- 🚗 The storm moved forward at a speed of 15 miles per hour.
Devastating Winds and Storm Surge
- ⚡ Sustained winds ranged from 110 to 120 mph, with gusts exceeding 125 mph.
- 🌊 The storm surge was particularly catastrophic, reaching 10 to 20 feet along the southeastern Louisiana coast.
- 📈 In areas like Buxy and Gulfport, the surge reached an astonishing 28 feet.
Rainfall and Overall Impact
- 🌧️ New Orleans experienced a total of 14 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Katrina.
- ⚠️ The data highlights Hurricane Katrina as a very powerful storm with widespread and severe impacts.
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