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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Winston, MS

Sep 16, 2004

Hurricane Ivan made landfall at 2:02 AM, September 16, near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a upper Category 3 hurricane. The western side of Ivan effected a large portion of Eastern Mississippi as the center moved north through Alabama. Thousands of trees were blown down across Eastern Mississippi during the event as well as hundreds of power lines. The strong wind itself did not cause much structural damage, however the fallen trees did. These downed trees accounted for several hundred homes, mobile h

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5420753). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Winston, MS

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

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