Hurricane Ida (2021)
| Landfall | Aug. 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Where | Port Fourchon, Louisiana |
| Strength at landfall | Category 4, about 150 mph sustained winds |
Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Katrina, tying the strongest landfall on record in Louisiana.
What happened
- All of New Orleans lost power when transmission towers collapsed.
- Grand Isle and the Houma area suffered severe wind and surge damage.
- Its remnants caused deadly flash flooding in the Northeast.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Ida. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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