Hurricane Katrina
By: Nahum Molina
Date of Flood
August 29,2005
Location
New Orleans
Ocean Involved
atlantic ocean
Size of area affected
57 Miles of St . tammany parishs coastline
flood control measures that were in place
Outfall Canals control the water so it wont flood
how long it took for the water to recede
it took weeks
facts
1. hurricane Katrina was the largest and 3rd strongest hurricane with winds up to 175 mph
2.the storm surge from Katrina was 20 ft (6 meters) high
3.705 people are related as skill missing as a result of hurricane Katrina