When the levees failed, there was massive flooding in the city, leading to a mass migration of residents to neighboring states, including Baton Rouge, Houston, and Dallas. This occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005. The failure of the levees in New Orleans led to catastrophic flooding, which displaced hundreds of thousands of residents and caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Many of those who were displaced by the flooding were forced to seek shelter and assistance in neighboring states, where they faced numerous challenges and obstacles in rebuilding their lives.