Hurricane Ida (2021)

Name: Hurricane Ida
Start: 2021
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 4 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 150 mph (241 km/h)

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🌀 Category 4

Hurricane Ida reached Category 4 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 150 mph

Peak sustained winds of 150 mph (241 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2021 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane and caused historic flooding in the northeastern US.

Storm Statistics

Name: Ida
Year: 2021
Peak Category: 4 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 4 storms like Ida have winds that cause significant damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Ida occur?

Hurricane Ida formed during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Ida?

Hurricane Ida reached Category 4 intensity with peak sustained winds of 150 mph.

Where did Hurricane Ida make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Ida, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.