Hurricane Katrina
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| Total fatalities | 1,833 |
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| Damage | $125 billion (2005 USD); (Tied as costliest tropical cyclone on record) |
| Date | August 23, 2005 – August 31, 2005 |
| Affected areas | New Orleans |
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| Did you know | Katrina is the costliest Atlantic hurricane ($125. 0 billion in damage). |
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| ID | 733279 |
About Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was an extremely destructive and deadly Category 5 hurricane that made landfall on Florida and Louisiana in August 2005, causing catastrophic damage; particularly in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas.
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