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Formation
Katrina Forms over the Bahamas. -wikipedia -
First hits South Florida
Hurrican Katrina first hits South Florida as a catagory 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds. -wikipedia -
Hits North Cuba
Brings tropical-storm force winds and rainfall over 8 inches in Northern Cuba. -
Hits Mississippi
82 counties in Mississippi were declared disaster areas for federal assistance, leaving 238 people dead, 67 missing, and billions of dollars in damage: bridges, barges, boats, piers, houses and cars were washed inland. -wikipedia -wikipedia -
Hurricane Hits New Orleans
Windows of many high rise bulidings in New Orleans are blown out as the hurricane hits. -wikipedia -
Airports Open
The Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans is reopened to humanitarian and rescue operations. -wikipedia -
Breaking Walls
Levee Wall as well as others are broken down and flooded with water leaking into the nearby cities. -
Flooding
Floodwaters linger for weeks -wikipedia -
Bodies Discovered
Over 700 bodies are found in New Orleans. -wikipedia