Hurricane Zeta (2020)
| Landfall | Oct. 28, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Where | Cocodrie, Louisiana |
| Strength at landfall | Category 3, about 115 mph sustained winds |
Zeta was a late-season storm that raced across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi in a few hours.
What happened
- It knocked out power to millions across the South.
- Strong winds reached far inland into Alabama and Georgia because it moved so fast.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Zeta. 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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