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Tropical Storm — Northern Hancock County, MS

Sep 11, 2024

Hurricane Francine formed as a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico on September 9, 2024, and intensified into a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall near Houma, Louisiana, on the morning of September 11. Coastal counties of Mississippi experienced sustained tropical storm force winds and gusts which caused mostly minor damage to some homes and powerlines. A storm surge of 4-6 feet inundated low-lying coastal areas, while several inches of heavy rain flooded many roads. The main impacts

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1217877). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Northern Hancock County, MS

This event is one of many recorded floods in Northern Hancock County County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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