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Hurricane Katrina Made Landfall in Louisiana

29 Aug 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm with 145 m.p.h. winds, made landfall near Buras, Louisiana. It then headed north towards New Orleans and Mississippi.

Weather Agriculture Disasters General Weather Social Issues Hurricane Katrina Buras Louisiana New Orleans Mississippi Category 4 Natural Disaster U.S. Library of Congress