A. D. New Orleans After the Deluge #[nn]

In "The Storm," Josh Neufeld chronicles the terrifying rise of Hurricane Katrina from a distant tropical disturbance to a devastating force, capturing its brutal impact on Biloxi, Mississippi, and the catastrophic flooding that followed in New Orleans. Through stark, immersive storytelling, the narrative unfolds with quiet dread, showing how the storm’s fury reshaped lives and landscapes in its wake.

In "The City," Josh Neufeld presents a powerful, grounded portrait of New Orleans in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina, following residents as they make their difficult choices—some packing up to leave, others bracing to stay. Through intimate, real-life moments, the story captures the quiet tension and personal stakes as the storm approaches, rendering the city’s fate with emotional precision and unflinching clarity.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, *The Flood* follows the quiet resilience of ordinary lives upended—Abbas and Darnell navigating rising waters, Leo and Michelle clinging to hope from afar in Houston, Denise and her family fleeing a flooded hospital only to face overcrowding at the Convention Center, and a doctor moving through the French Quarter, offering what little aid he can. Through the eyes of those caught in the storm’s aftermath, Josh Neufeld’s powerful, grounded storytelling captures the human cost of disaster with empathy and precision.

In "The Diaspora," Josh Neufeld presents a poignant, firsthand look at life after the storm, as residents of New Orleans share their stories two years on. Through intimate, personal accounts, the narrative captures the lingering impact of displacement and the uncertain hope of returning home.