Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
America after Katrina
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and coastal Mississippi?and reshaped America. The storm exposed deep cracks in our disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and institutions. FOX 13 was on the ground in 2005 documenting the chaos and courage. Now, we return to the people who lived it?first responders, volunteers, and survivors to reveal what changed, and what we?ve learned two decades later.
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and coastal Mississippi?and reshaped America. The storm exposed deep cracks in our disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and institutions. FOX 13 was on the ground in 2005 documenting the chaos and courage. Now, we return to the people who lived it?first responders, volunteers, and survivors to reveal what changed, and what we?ve learned two decades later.
20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How the storm changed America
Hurricane Katrina left a trail of destruction along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans and Biloxi.
Hurricane Katrina left a trail of destruction along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans and Biloxi.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
20 years after Katrina: Stories of survival, courage and challenges
Hurricane Katrina crossed Florida as a Category 1 storm, then intensified before striking the Gulf Coast as a strong Category 3 storm. The storm surge, winds and flooding destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure in Biloxi, Waveland, D’Iberville and other coastal communities.
Hurricane Katrina crossed Florida as a Category 1 storm, then intensified before striking the Gulf Coast as a strong Category 3 storm. The storm surge, winds and flooding destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure in Biloxi, Waveland, D’Iberville and other coastal communities.
America after Katrina: Lessons from New Orleans
Katrina hit New Orleans with 125 mph winds, unleashing severe flooding after levee breaches. Over 80% of the city was underwater; stormwater pumps and levees were outdated and poorly maintained.
Katrina hit New Orleans with 125 mph winds, unleashing severe flooding after levee breaches. Over 80% of the city was underwater; stormwater pumps and levees were outdated and poorly maintained.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
America after Katrina: Eyewitness to disaster
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
Tropical Storm Fernand moves east of U.S., NHC tracking Invest 99L
Tropical Storm Fernand has strengthened slightly as it moves well east of the U.S. coast over the Atlantic, and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is lowering the chances of development for another disturbance.
Tropical Storm Fernand has strengthened slightly as it moves well east of the U.S. coast over the Atlantic, and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is lowering the chances of development for another disturbance.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the sixth named storm of the 2025 storm season.
Tropical storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the sixth named storm of the 2025 storm season.
NHC watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Erin moves away from U.S.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, flooding along Atlantic coast, NHC monitoring 3 tropical waves
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
Hurricane Erin prompts warnings along parts of U.S. coast as NHC watches 2 tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is bringing strong waves and life-threatening rip currents to the Atlantic coast, including Florida, leading to warnings in some areas as the storm moves east of the U.S. over the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin is bringing strong waves and life-threatening rip currents to the Atlantic coast, including Florida, leading to warnings in some areas as the storm moves east of the U.S. over the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin brings impacts to Florida coast, NHC increases development chances for 2 more tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Hurricane Erin restrengthens to Category 4 storm, NHC watching another tropical wave in Atlantic
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Hunters pierce Erin's eye wall in dramatic video
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters captured the dramatic moment their plane flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin, as the storm grew to a Category 5 on Saturday.
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters captured the dramatic moment their plane flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin, as the storm grew to a Category 5 on Saturday.
Sarasota County's new stormwater director begins job as new division is created
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
Hurricane Erin passing Caribbean Islands as Category 3 storm
Erin is now a Category 3 hurricane with outer rainbands producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Erin is now a Category 3 hurricane with outer rainbands producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.