(KTNV) — It has been exactly two decades since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast region, bringing historic devastation that still impacts lives across the United States, including here in Southern Nevada.
The storm was originally believed to have claimed more than 1,800 lives, but the National Hurricane Center later revised the death toll to nearly 1,400. Katrina is still the costliest storm in U.S. history, with more than $200 billion in damages by today's dollar value.
Katrina's effects are felt in Southern Nevada, from former New Orleans residents moving here to Las Vegas' response to the crisis. They are all sharing their stories with Channel 13, reflecting on the changes brought by the storm.
Louisiana native turned Las Vegas local finds purpose through pain
20 years since Katrina: Louisiana native turned Las Vegas local finds purpose through pain
'It had a really big impact on me': Nevada Task Force 1 members recall responding to Hurricane Katrina
Nevada Task Force 1 members recall responding to Hurricane Katrina
'This is our home now': Family remembers moving to Las Vegas 20 years ago due to Hurricane Katrina
Family remembers moving to Las Vegas from Louisiana 20 years ago because of Hurricane Katrina
Las Vegas trumpet player reflects on how Hurricane Katrina experience shaped his love of music
From New Orleans to Las Vegas, a local musician reflects on Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina supply drive inspires the creation of Las Vegas organization to help pets
Hurricane Katrina supply drive inspires the creation of Las Vegas organization
Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Goodman gives the scoop on convicted ex-New Orleans mayor during Katrina aftermath
EXTENDED Q&A: Oscar Goodman reveals more about dealings with New Orleans mayor after Katrina
From New Orleans to Las Vegas, a local musician reflects on Hurricane Katrina
Nevada Task Force 1 members recall responding to Hurricane Katrina
20 years since Katrina: Louisiana native turned Las Vegas local finds purpose through pain
Family remembers moving to Las Vegas from Louisiana 20 years ago because of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina supply drive inspires the creation of Las Vegas organization
Dave Courvoisier reflects on covering Hurricane Katrina's devastating aftermath
Journalist shares what it was like on the frontlines of Hurricane Katrina coverage
New Orleans man turned Las Vegas vacation into permanent residence due to Katrina
Former weatherman Mark Pfister on difficult decisions during Hurricane Katrina
Nevada National Guard on what they saw responding to Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans paramedics remember Las Vegas trips after Hurricane Katrina
Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina
