Hurricane Katrina 2005 (NEW) Flashcards
What category was Hurricane Katrina 2005 at peak intensity
Category 5 (peak intensity)
Category 3 (landfall)
What was the wind speed of Hurricane Katrina 2005
175 mph
How high was the storm surge after Hurricane Katrina 2005
27 ft high
How many were evacuated pre-storm in Hurricane Katrina 2005
1.2 million people
How many people died during Hurricane Katrina 2005
1,800 deaths
How many people were displaced in Hurricane Katrina 2005
1 million people displaced
How much of New Orleans was flooded during Hurricane Katrina 2005
80%
How much were the damages of Hurricane Katrina 2005
$125 billion in damages.
How much was pledged by the UN and NGO’s in Hurricane Katrina 2005
$16.7 billion for rebuilding homes and infrastructure.
How much coastal erosion occured due to Hurricane Katrina 2005
560km2 land lost
