Hurricane Risk for Biloxi, MS
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Since 1852, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Biloxi. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Francine (2024)
Passed within 84 miles of Biloxi on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Camille (1969)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 31 miles of Biloxi.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1907)
Passed just 0.3 miles from Biloxi on September 21, 1907.
When hurricanes hit Biloxi
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1852:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Biloxi residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 84 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 108 mi | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 174 mi | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 62 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 69 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 107 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 184 mi | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 6 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 108 mi | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 41 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 136 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Sep 14, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Biloxi is in Harrison County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.