Hurricane Katrina is one of the most famous hurricanes in American history. It hit the city of
(which city?) in August 2005. The wind reached speeds of
(how strong?).
The storm started over 3
(where?) on 23 August. It crossed Florida into the Gulf of Mexico
and gained strength quickly. It hit land at Buras-Triumph in the state of
(which state?)
and grew weaker as it travelled north. It finally moved over the Great Lakes and into 5
(where?).
Sea levels rose by up to
(how much?) and the sea caused terrible damage in the city of
New Orleans because ?
(why?)
(how many?) people died in the storm
altogether and the cost of the storm damage was
(how much?).