To this day, Hurricane Katrina remains one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. And though many years have passed since the catastrophic storm, its effects can still be seen, particularly on the Gulf Coast. Not so sure? Take a look at the pics below, which show various areas of Gulfport before and after Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005.
By 2 a.m., hurricane-force winds, which lasted over 17 hours, slammed the Mississippi coastline. The powerful storm spawned 11 tornadoes and a 28-foot storm surge, which caused massive flooding 6 -12 miles inland! In a single night, entire communities were obliterated, forever changing the Gulf Coast – and you can the changes for yourself in the following photos and video, which show places throughout Gulfport before Hurricane Katrina, immediately after Hurricane Katrina, and 10 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Waffle House on Highway 90: Before Hurricane Katrina
Waffle House on Highway 90: Immediately After Hurricane Katrina
Waffle House on Highway 90: 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
Gulfport Small Craft Harbor: Before Hurricane Katrina
Gulfport Small Craft Harbor: Immediately After Hurricane Katrina
Gulfport Small Craft Harbor: 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
Great Southern Golf Club: Before Hurricane Katrina
Great Southern Golf Club: Immediately After Hurricane Katrina
Great Southern Golf Club: 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
Watch the video below for some more before and after pics from Hurricane Katrina.
So, are you surprised to see how much Hurricane Katrina changed the Gulf Coast? Did you live in Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina? If so, what are the biggest changes you’ve seen since the storm? Tell us!
Craving more Mississippi history? Click here to learn about a town with one of the greatest concentrations of 19th-century architecture in the state.
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