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Hurricane Risk for Biloxi, MS

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1852, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Biloxi. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Sitting on a low-lying barrier-altered Mississippi Sound shoreline, Biloxi's greatest hazard is storm surge — the city has repeatedly taken direct hits (including Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Zeta in 2020), with past storms producing catastrophic surge and coastal overwash.

By the numbers

Total storms
177
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
33
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
88
all categories
County
Harrison County
Mississippi

Most recent hurricane

Francine (2024)

Passed within 84 miles of Biloxi on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Biloxi

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Biloxi is in Harrison County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: Diberville, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Vancleave, Gautier, Long Beach, Saucier, Escatawpa. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.