From Betsy to Ida: Louisiana’s Ten Most Devastating Hurricanes
Louisiana’s most devastating hurricanes can be a storytelling history. The 10 most destructive hurricanes to hit Louisiana from 1965–2021, from Betsy’s billion-dollar blow to Ida’s Category 4 fury. From Betsy to Ida: Louisiana’s Ten Most Devastating Hurricanes showcases how Louisiana has always lived with the rhythm of the Gulf — calm waters that can turn violent in a matter of hours. Over the past half-century, the state has endured storms that reshaped its coast, its cities, and its people. This is the story of ten hurricanes, told not just in dates and wind speeds, but in the memories they left…
