Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone
Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the two hurricanes that slammed the area just weeks apart.
Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the two hurricanes that slammed the area just weeks apart.
North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Rafael strengthens to major Category 3 storm, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning
Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it impacts Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it impacts Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.
As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
Bay Area eyewear company offers free glasses to hurricane victims
Marin-based Zenni Optical is offering free reading and sunglasses to people living in the areas impacted by the hurricanes.
Marin-based Zenni Optical is offering free reading and sunglasses to people living in the areas impacted by the hurricanes.
Hurricane Milton latest: Biden visits Florida to survey damage
President Biden visited Florida Sunday after Hurricane Milton slammed into the state as a Category 3 storm.
President Biden visited Florida Sunday after Hurricane Milton slammed into the state as a Category 3 storm.
Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises as Florida recovers from damage
After Hurricane Milton, power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday. Here's what to know.
After Hurricane Milton, power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday. Here's what to know.
Former Tampa Bay Buc Tom Brady donates $100K for hurricane relief in Florida
“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.
“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.