Ida was a strong Category 4 storm with 150 mph (241 kph) winds when it made landfall. Katrina weakened quite a bit before landfall, striking Louisiana as a Category 3 storm with 127 mph (204 kph) winds.

Is Ida or Katrina worse?

“Ida will most definitely be stronger than Katrina, and by a pretty big margin,” said University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy. “And, the worst of the storm will pass over New Orleans and Baton Rouge, which got the weaker side of Katrina.”

Is Hurricane Ida stronger than Katrina?

Ida hit land at Port Fourchon — only 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Katrina's landing — with sustained winds maxing out at 240 kpm (150 mph). It was the fifth-strongest hurricane to hit the continental United States. By comparison, Katrina made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 200 kpm (125 mph).