Dates Active: August 26 – September 5, 2021
Category at Landfall: Category 4 near Port Fourchon, Louisiana
Peak Sustained Winds: ~150 mph
Areas Impacted: Louisiana (primary) → Northeast U.S. (from remnants)
Estimated Damages: ≈ US $75 billion
Hurricane Ida made landfall in 2021 almost exactly sixteen years after Hurricane Katrina, delivering another powerful blow to Louisiana. Tied with Hurricane Laura as the state’s strongest landfalling storm by wind speed, Ida caused widespread destruction across coastal and inland communities, toppling power grids, flooding neighborhoods, and testing the region’s resilience once again.
RSI’s Impact
Surged staffing to Louisiana to reinforce statewide EMS and hospital operations, coordinating multi-parish sheltering and evacuation efforts while simultaneously deployed for COVID response.