aug 29, 2005 - Storm surge in area affected up to 22 feet of water. Breaches to 53 different Levees in greater New Orleans. 80 % of the city of New Orleans flooded.

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Hurricane Katrina causes the loss of life of 233 in Mississippi. No clean water or electricity in the city of New Orleans. Over 1.7 million people lost power in the gulf states of Mississippi and Louisana. Most coastal highways along the gulf were impassable due to severe flooding in places.

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