Coupled Atmosphere-Wave-Ocean Parameterizations for High-Winds
High Winds
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High Winds Economic Impact
Isaac v.s. Katrina: Economic Loss and Damage In Mississippi
Storm Surge Flooding
Katrina:• 30 ft storm surge, highest
in recorded history• 65,000 to 70,000
homes destroyed on coast
• Most damaging factor of hurricane
• 1.7 million people lost power
Isaac:• 12 ft storm Surge • 915,000 lost electricity
Katrina:• Max wind speeds of
120• Tore down tree and
damaged roofs
Isaac:• Average winds of 74
mph • Gusts of winds
reaching up to 120
Katrina:• 8 to 10 inches of rain
Isaac:• 12 to 14 inches of rain• Most damaging factor
of Isaac
Katrina:• $125 billion in
damages• Shut down 95% of
oil production• Shut down major
refineries in Mississippi for months
• Increased oil prices to record highs
Isaac:• $8 billion in
damages• No major damage
to refineries • Oil prices not
greatly affected
Rainfall for hurricane Katrina.
Map of winds recorded for Katrina
Height of storm surge for Isaac
Katrina