Summary of Hurricane Katrina from the US Dept of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Hurricane Center.

"Extremely Powerful Hurricane Katrina Leaves a Historic Mark on the Northern Gulf Coast " Charts, photos, animations, data, and additional links to and of the storm. Includes information on Storm Surge, Wind, Tornadoes, and Rainfall.

Includes summary of the event, timing, and pictures.

"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other capable mapmakers illustrated in several ways how the storm did irreparable damage to the coast. " Matt Levin