Which hurricane is worse Katrina or Andrew?

Which hurricane is worse Katrina or Andrew?

With damage estimated at $27.3 billion (in 2017 dollars), Andrew was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history for more than a decade until Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana in 2005 and caused more damage in terms of insured losses.

What name did Hurricane Katrina replace?

The name was retired in the North Atlantic after 2005, and was replaced by Katia for the 2011 season.

What was the worst hurricane after Katrina?

Hurricane Rita
Just twenty-six days after Katrina’s landfall, Hurricane Rita—the fourth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded—swept from east to west across the upper Gulf of Mexico and flooded communities across 250 miles of coastal Louisiana.

Was Hurricane Katrina a 5?

Hurricane Katrina was the largest and 3rd strongest hurricane ever recorded to make landfall in the US. In New Orleans, the levees were designed for Category 3, but Katrina peaked at a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 mph. Hurricane Katrina impacted about 90,000 square miles.

What happens if 2 hurricanes collide?

If one hurricane dominates the other in intensity and size, the two storms will still “dance,” however, the weaker storm will generally orbit the stronger storm. The larger cyclone can also weaken the smaller cyclone to the point of dissipation (“complete straining out”).

What is the next hurricane name for 2021?

Atlantic Names

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Ana Bill Claudette Danny Elsa Fred Grace Henri Ida Julian Kate Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda Alex Bonnie Colin Danielle Earl Fiona Gaston Hermine Ian Julia Karl Lisa Martin Nicole Owen Paula Richard Shary Tobias Virginie Walter

How are hurricanes named?

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center does not control the naming of tropical storms. Instead, there is a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization. For Atlantic hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names which are used on a six-year rotation.

How many died in Hurricane Ida?

More than a week after Hurricane Ida first made landfall in Louisiana, state health officials have announced 11 additional storm-related deaths, raising the official death toll to 82.