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Hurricane Katrina: 20 years later, what we now know

Twenty years ago today Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore in Louisiana as one of the costliest and deadliest U.S. disasters. Over 1,300 people died and 80% of New Orleans was submerged in water. The damage was estimated to be $125 billion.

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Hurricane Katrina 20 years on: A look back at the devastation New Orleans suffered

Footage shows the devastation Louisiana suffered as Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast 20 years ago. Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the state on 29 August 2005. The damage it inflicted is estimated at upward of $200bn when adjusted for inflation,

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20 years after Hurricane Katrina’s devastation: Where we are now

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - August marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, and state officials speak about where we are today. When Hurricane Katrina struck in August of 2005, the disaster didn’t end with the storm. When the levees broke, nearly 80 percent of New Orleans was flooded, leaving some people submerged in 10 feet of water.

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Harris County woman and former Louisiana resident recalls moving to Columbus after Hurricane Katrina

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL News 3’s Michelle Jennings spoke to a Harris County woman and a former Louisiana resident, ...

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Flags fly at half-staff in Louisiana Friday for Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary

Louisiana and U.S. flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff Friday for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

How Hurricane Katrina unfolded, from a weather perspective

As Katrina began to track in the Gulf, it restrengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with max winds of 75 mph. A perfect ...

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Louisiana leaders reflect on Katrina recovery during 20th anniversary commemoration

Community leaders commemorate Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary with a focus on recovery and resilience. NEW ORLEANS — The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina began with a wreath-laying ceremony ...

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This day in history: Hurricane Katrina makes landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 29, 2005

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana with a punch that was felt state-wide. More than 1.5 million people were evacuated in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

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Marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina: Bearing witness to tragedy and triumph

Reflections on reporting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, focusing on the devastation, resilience of survivors, and the ...

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20 years later, Hurricane Katrina survivor says Iowa is his chosen home

Atlias Bell, displaced as a child by one of the nation's most destructive storms, reflects on his journey from New Orleans to Des Moines, where he found a new sense of home and community 20 years ...

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Former Louisiana resident recalls Hurricane Katrina, how it impacts his life in NC now

Phil Boggan witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana while working for the state. Boggan's experience with Katrina inspired him to work on revitalizing New Orleans' historic and ...

The long road home 20 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana. NPR's Michel Martin went to New Orleans to talk with residents who stayed and rebuilt their homes after the storm.

20 Years Later: Katrina survivors reflect on what the storm took, taught

For Taylor and fellow Loyola student Ranika Chaney, the storm forced them out of their community, their classrooms and ...

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