Feb 15, 1998
A strong Gulf of Mexico low pressure system moved onshore the Mississippi coast during the late afternoon and evening producing strong winds, heavy rain and high tides. The combination of wind and high tides caused considerable damage along the Mississippi coast. Tides were 2 to 4 feet above normal, increasing 1 foot between 5 pm and 6 pm, and rising above the docks in several harbors. Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph prevailed during the afternoon with wind gust of 40 to 55 mph recorded at seve
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5643427). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.