Facts Flashcards
1
Q
What speed were the winds in the wall of the hurricane?
A
300 mph
2
Q
How much storm surge was present?
A
25m
3
Q
What category did Hurricane Katrina develop into?
A
It was just a tropical depression but picked up energy from the worm sea and became a category 5.
4
Q
When in the season did the hurricane attack?
A
The hurricane attacked right in the middle of hurricane season.
5
Q
What date did Hurricane Katrina strike on?
A
29th August 2005
6
Q
How many people decided to stay throughout the storm?
A
125,000
