What damage did Hurricane Rita cause?
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What damage did Hurricane Rita cause?
$18.5 billion
Rita brought a very strong storm surge ranging from 7 to 18 feet along the coast and rainfall of up to 16 inches to areas already damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The damage from Hurricane Rita left many without homes or electricity totaling $18.5 billion and caused around 120 deaths across four states.
Was Rita a Category 5 hurricane?
Rita reached a peak intensity of category 5 with sustained winds of 180 mph (155 knots) and a minimum pressure of 895 millibars (26.43 inches) at 10 PM CDT September 21st. This low pressure makes Rita the strongest hurricane every recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, and 4th strongest in the Atlantic Basin.
What was Hurricane Rita’s path?
LouisianaTexasFloridaMississippiCubaThe Bahamas
Hurricane Rita/Affected areas
How far inland did Hurricane Rita go?
The surge also caused a casino boat and several barges to float loose in Lake Charles, travel some 48 km (30 mi) inland, and damage a bridge on Interstate 10.
How many buildings did Hurricane Rita destroy?
Nearly 20,000 single-family dwellings sustained major damage or were completely destroyed. Another 26,000 single-family dwellings received some damage. Throughout the path of Rita, damage totaled about $12 billion.
What was the strongest hurricane in Louisiana history?
The most intense storm to affect the state in terms of barometric pressure is Hurricane Katrina of 2005, which also caused the most fatalities and damage with 1,833 total deaths and over $100 billion in total damages.
How many homes did Hurricane Rita destroy?
It was part of the record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, which included three of the six most intense Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Nearly 20,000 single-family dwellings sustained major damage or were completely destroyed.
How many people were hurt in Hurricane Rita?
Hurricane Rita
| Category 5 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Rita near peak intensity on September 21 | |
| Lowest pressure | 895 mbar (hPa); 26.43 inHg (Record low in the Gulf of Mexico; Fourth-lowest recorded in the Atlantic) |
| Fatalities | 120 total |
| Damage | $18.5 billion (2005 USD) |
Has there been a category 7 hurricane?
Only one hurricane in world history would rank as a category 7: Hurricane Patricia of 2015, which peaked with 215-mph sustained winds off the Pacific coast of Mexico.
