Hurricane Katrina (2005)

Name: Hurricane Katrina
Start: 2005
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 175 mph (281 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Katrina reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 175 mph

Peak sustained winds of 175 mph (281 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2005 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in US history.

Storm Statistics

Name: Katrina
Year: 2005
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 175 mph (281 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 5 storms like Katrina have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Katrina occur?

Hurricane Katrina formed during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Katrina?

Hurricane Katrina reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 175 mph.

Where did Hurricane Katrina make landfall?

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