Hurricane Rita 5 Years Later: Photos & Videos Of The Aftermath

Believe it or not, September 23 and September 24 mark 5 years since the landfall of one of the strongest hurricanes on records — and we’re not talking about Hurricane Katrina.

Let’s look at some devastating facts about Hurricane Rita:

• Hurricane Rita was the 4th-strongest Atlantic hurricane currently on record.
• Rita became the 3rd Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2005.
• Sustained winds in the storm reached as high as 180 MPH.
• 120 people died in the storm.
• Damages from Hurricane Rita totaled over $10 billion.

 

More About 2005′s Hurricane Rita

Hurricane Rita Disaster Center Data

NOAA’s Overview Of Hurricane Rita

VIDEO: Hurricane Rita’s Aftermath

Photos Of Hurricane Rita’s Aftermath