Hurricane Katrina
America's worst natural disaster Timeline
August 23,2005
Tropical Depression 12 forms over the Bahamas ;it will eventually strengthen and become hurricane Katrina.
August 28,2005
Katrina becomes a category four hurricane. Tens of thousands of people start evacuating.
Strong winds: 145 MPH.
August 29,2005
The hurricane begins passing through New Orleans. A levee wall collapses and water starts flooding streets.
Strong winds: 135 MPH.
September 2,2005
A convoy of U.S. National Guard troops and supply trucks arrives in New Orleans and hands survivors food and water at the super dome .Congress approves 10.5 billion dollars in aid for Hurricane Katrina rescue and relief, and President George W. Bush signs the bill.
September 6,2005
Congress returns to Washington and begins hearings on the Bush administration's handling of the disaster.
Created by Buddy
11 year old