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Hurricane Risk for Pascagoula, 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, 171 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Pascagoula. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Pascagoula’s low-lying coastline on Mississippi Sound makes storm surge the primary hazard, with powerful hurricanes like Ida (2021) and recent multi-storm hits driving destructive surge and wind impacts on the city and adjacent industrial waterfront.

By the numbers

Total storms
171
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
32
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
83
all categories
County
Jackson County
Mississippi

Most recent hurricane

Francine (2024)

Passed within 106 miles of Pascagoula on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Pascagoula

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Pascagoula, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Pascagoula is in Jackson 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: Escatawpa, Moss Point, Hurley, Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Diberville, Lucedale. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.