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This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, but ultimately reshaped the entire country’s understanding of disaster.

This summer, our team traveled to Louisiana and Mississippi to explore the storm from every angle, hearing directly from those who survived it. Their voices drive our storytelling, from deeply personal interviews and emotional accounts to riveting snapshots, storm tracks, archival footage, weather data and the unmistakably rich feel of New Orleans, capturing both the hard truths and the untold stories of Katrina.

Immerse yourself in a heart-pounding timeline, poetic visuals of the aftermath or a deep dive into a meteorologist’s memories of the storm. Together, these pieces paint a vivid picture of loss, survival and strength, and ensure that the story of Katrina, and the lessons learned, will never be forgotten.

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How Katrina Rescored The Soundtrack Of New Orleans

Come with us on a lyrical journey into the soul of New Orleans, told through the voices (and instruments) of the musicians who lived through Hurricane Katrina.

From Warnings To Wreckage: A Timeline Of Katrina’s Disaster

From Katrina’s menacing crawl in the Gulf to the moment the floodwaters began to rise, residents and first responders navigated terror and chaos.

Hurricane Katrina Memories I Can't Forget As A Meteorologist On Shift At The Weather Channel

Senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman recalls tracking Hurricane Katrina, from its first landfall in Florida through each shift in wind and pressure that put New Orleans in its path.

20 Years After Katrina: Resilience And Recovery

From unimaginable loss to cautious triumph, New Orleans’ journey of recovery spans twenty years of reflection, resilience and rebuilding.

Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later: By The Numbers

Winds topping 175 mph, a 27-foot storm surge, 80% of New Orleans underwater — these staggering numbers barely scratch the surface of Katrina’s fury.

The Sound Of Water: Voices Of The Storm

An enchanting blend of voices, music and memory to pull you into the flood that reshaped New Orleans, revealing how the sounds (and silence) of the storm still ripple through the city today.

These stories have been put together over the last few months by the Weather.com Features Team:

- Patrick Maddox: Content Director

- Mike Ellis: Senior Producer, Editor

- Caroline Aylward: Producer, Editor

- Jenn Jordan: Lead Editor

- Jon Erdman, Jonathan Belles: Senior Digital Meteorologists

- Brandon Burton: Senior Assignment Editor

- Joy Kigin: Manager of Content Development

- Madie Homan, Lisa Pringle: Illustrators, Designers

- Wyatt Williams: Writer