When you are planning on going to Mississippi and trying to figure out when to go, you might want to think about hurricane season.
When is hurricane season in Mississippi?
The hurricane season in Mississippi is from June 1st to November 30th.
The key is to know when hurricane season starts and ends because if you’re going during that time, there’s a higher risk of the threat of hurricanes. If you’re going to be in Mississippi during hurricane season, make sure you have a plan for how to stay safe in case one does come your way. If you’re not from the area or don’t know about hurricanes before going, make sure you get detailed information before heading down south.
How Often Do Hurricanes Hit Mississippi Each Year?
On average: There are about 4 hurricanes that affect the Mississippi Coast every year.
Here’s a list of hurricanes and tropical storms that were reported to hit Mississippi in the last century:
Hurricane Allen made landfall on August of 1980 near the Louisiana-Mississippi border as a powerful category 5 hurricane. The storm brought 190 mph winds and more than 16 inches of rain to the region around Biloxi, Mississippi.
Hurricane Camille came ashore in August 1969 at the Mississippi-Louisiana border. Category 5 Camille brought a storm surge of more than 20 feet, 11 inches of rain and winds up to 175 mph!
Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast hard in 2005 with winds over 174 mph and a storm surge that caused extensive flooding. More than 40 inches of rain fell on parts of the Gulf Coast from Katrina, which destroyed over 1 million homes along the coast.
Conclusion
Hurricanes are no joke so you might want to know when they hit Mississippi or be prepared. You can find out by going to the NWS.gov. There you will find a lot of great information on how to prevent a hurricane from destroying your home and what to do in case one does come your way.