Ida
2021 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonOverview
Hurricane Ida was a deadly and destructive Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Ida caused catastrophic damage in Louisiana and spawned tornadoes and widespread flooding in the Northeast, particularly in New York and New Jersey. It was the 6th-costliest hurricane on record.
🧭 What This Means For You
💨 How dangerous was this wind?
Winds 130–156 mph (209–251 km/h). Catastrophic damage. Most roofs destroyed, trees uprooted, and affected areas may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Compare: a typical car crash at 70 mph feels violent — imagine 150 mph sustained winds.
💰 What was the human cost?
To put this in perspective: $75B could fund thousands of rebuilding projects, or cover years of flood insurance premiums for an entire coastal county.
115 people lost their lives — behind every number is a family, a home, and a community that had to rebuild.
✅ What you can do today
- Check your emergency kit — water, food, medicine, batteries
- Know your evacuation route and shelter locations
- Sign up for free alerts so you are never caught off guard
Storm Path
Storm Track Data
| Time (UTC) | Latitude | Longitude | Wind (mph) | Pressure (mb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-26 06:00 UTC | 16°N | 82°W | 30 | 1006 |
| 2021-08-27 06:00 UTC | 18.5°N | 85°W | 50 | 998 |
| 2021-08-28 06:00 UTC | 21°N | 87°W | 70 | 985 |
| 2021-08-29 00:00 UTC | 25.5°N | 89°W | 115 | 962 |
| 2021-08-29 06:00 UTC | 27.5°N | 90°W | 140 | 940 |
| 2021-08-29 12:00 UTC | 29°N | 90.3°W | 150 | 929 |
| 2021-08-30 00:00 UTC | 31°N | 91.5°W | 80 | 965 |
| 2021-08-31 06:00 UTC | 35°N | 86°W | 35 | 990 |
| 2021-09-01 06:00 UTC | 40°N | 75°W | 30 | 995 |
| 2021-09-02 00:00 UTC | 42°N | 72°W | 35 | 993 |
Data Source
Track data from NOAA National Hurricane Center. Last updated: 2021-09-04.