Hurricane and Tornadoes in Mississippi, August 28 to 31, 2021

The Bay Waveland tide gauge peaked at 6.91 ft MHHW, indicating roughly 6-7 ft of inundation. Many areas became inaccessible due to the high water. Over 400 roads were flooded by storm surge in coastal portions of the county, including US Hwy 90 and State Hwy 604. Additional flooding occurred due to heavy rainfall, with portions of the county receiving 12-14 inches of rain.

Storm surge rendered most of Hwy 90 through the county impassable due to high water during the storm, as well as sand and debris covering the roadway after the water receded. Estimated peak inundation was 2-4 feet based on hind cast.

The NOAA tide gauge near Pascagoula reported a peak of 3.84 ft MHHW, indicating roughly 3-4 ft of inundation. There was minor damage to Beach Blvd and the seawall from erosion.

As water drained into the Tangipahoa River, minor flooding occurred. A campground in Magnolia was flooded, with some campers sustaining damage.

A waterspout moved onshore near Railroad St and Henderson Ave where it caused minor roof damage to several houses. The most significant damage occurred near Witman Ave where a house sustained extensive roof damage and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado tracked to the northwest, causing additional minor roof damage and snapped trees near Blue Lake Cove. It continued to move northwest where a roof was damaged near Prentiss Rd and Hillcrest Drive. Estimated peak winds of 90 mph.

The county experienced widespread tree damage and minor to moderate structure damage due to Ida’s winds and 4 confirmed tornadoes. Most signs along South Beach Blvd were also blown down or damaged. In total, county damage assessments indicate 96 public roads suffered damage along with 13 publicly owned buildings and 60 homes, including one mobile home that was completely destroyed. At the peak, roughly 6400 customers were without power due to the storm.

Widespread minor tree and structural damage was reported across the county due to Ida’s winds as well as 9 confirmed tornadoes. At least one mobile home was completely destroyed when a tree fell through the middle of it.

A waterspout that crossed the Bay of St Louis moved into Diamondhead, crossing I-10 near Diamondhead Drive N where it damaged and peeled shingles off of the Memorial Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. It likely lifted shortly afterwards west of Gex Rd and Leisure Time Dr. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography. Estimated peak winds of 90 mph.

Minor wind damage to trees and roofs occurred across the county, with 1 confirmed tornado near Pascagoula and Moss Point. At the peak, approximately 3800 homes were without power due to the storm.

Widespread minor to moderate damage to trees and homes was reported across the county. Most structural damage was exterior, such as shingle damage, carport damage, or fascia damage. However, some homes did suffer major damage due to falling trees. Several roads, including state Hwy 43, were blocked by trees or other storm debris. At the peak of the storm approximately 60% of the electric customers in the county were without power.

The county suffered widespread tree damage with mostly minor to moderate damage to homes and other structures as Ida’s center moved through the county. A few homes suffered major damage due to falling trees. Several roads, including some state highways, were blocked by downed trees or other debris. At the peak approximately 54% of the county was without power.

Widespread minor to moderate damage to trees and homes was reported across the county. Most structural damage was exterior, such as shingle damage, carport damage, or fascia damage. However, some homes did suffer major damage due to falling trees. Numerous roads were impassable due to downed trees and powerlines, including portions of I-55, US Hwy 51 and several state highways. At the peak, approximately 65% of the county was without power.

Minor to moderate damage to trees and homes was reported across the county. Most structural damage was exterior, such as shingle damage, carport damage, or fascia damage. However, some homes did suffer major damage due to falling trees. At the peak approximately 50% of the county was without power.

Minor to moderate damage to trees and homes was reported across the county. Most structural damage was exterior, such as shingle damage, carport damage, or other fascia damage. However, a few homes suffered moderate to major damage due to falling trees. At the peak, approximately 50% of the county was without power.

The tornado developed just to the north of East Railroad Street along Gulf Ave where several large tree limbs were snapped. It continued northwest producing sporadic tree damage. The most significant damage was noted as it crossed 27th Street where numerous large limbs were snapped and a large oak tree was uprooted onto two houses. An older house lost part of its roof as the tornado crossed Broadmoore Pl. The tornado weakened as it crossed 28th Street and dissipated north of Pass Rd where some minor siding damage was noted to an older strip mall. Estimated peak winds of 85 mph.

A waterspout over Heron Bay moved inland across Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve. Numerous road signs and posts were blown over in the Magnolia Ridge area. The tornado tracked northwest across eastern and northern Pearlington. Numerous trees were uprooted and large branches snapped on Dean Road, Whipple Road, Russ Street and Napoleon-Westonia Road. Roof damage to multiple Roof homes on Dean Road was noted. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography. The true beginning and ending points of the track are unknown without the ability to perform a ground or aerial survey in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Estimated peak winds of 75 mph.

A waterspout moved onshore near Morris St., Amar St., and Singleton St., damaging roofs on 8-10 houses in this neighborhood, and snapping or uprooting several trees. The tornado then tracked northwest, damaging roofs on 4-5 houses on Waveland Ave. and Sycamore St. There was evidence of roof damage to numerous apartments in the Oak Place Apartments near Hwy 90 and an additional 8-10 homes along Mediterranean St., Pacific St., and Danube St. The tornado likely lifted just south of Route 43/Kiln Rd in Hancock County, MS. Survey conducted remotely via high-res satellite imagery. Estimated peak winds of 80 mph.

A waterspout moved onshore, causing damage to a couple of residential roofs near Daniel St and Jeff Davis Ave. The tornado then tracked northwest across Highway 90 before damaging several homes and snapping or uprooting several trees north of Route 43 between 3rd Ave and D Ave. The tornado likely lifted just southeast of Whale Avenue. Survey conducted remotely via high-res satellite imagery. Estimated peak winds of 80 mph.

A likely waterspout moved onshore near Hwy 90 and Fort Henry Ave. It caused damage to trees and a detached garage on Fort Henry Ave. The tornado then moved north-northwest, damaging several roofs in a subdivision near Bayview St, and snapping trees and power lines. The tornado continued on its north-northwestward track, downing trees and causing additional damage to houses on Louisiana Ave. It lifted near Livingston Drive. Survey conducted remotely via high-res satellite imagery.

A brief tornado touched down about one-quarter mile southwest of Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Several houses sustained minor wind damage along Miramar Ave and Clower St. Large branches were also snapped in this area. The tornado lifted quickly but not before producing more damage farther northwest along its path, including minor roof damage to several apartment buildings along Iberville Dr. A few hardwood trees fell in a wooded area just to the west of the apartment complex. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography.

A brief tornado tracked north for approximately a half mile in Biloxi, downing trees and snapping large branches, and causing roof damage to several homes along Howard Ave., Peyton Dr., Keller Ave., and Esters Blvd. Roof damage to a small office complex at the corner of Division St. and Keller Ave. and several nearby houses was also noted. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography.

An EF-0 tornado snapped numerous trees and damaged several roofs in the neighborhood between 26th and 28th Streets and Roberts and Hewes Avenues. It then tracked northeast for at least a half mile, producing minor roof damage and uprooting several trees on 30th Street and D Avenue. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography. The track may have continued briefly beyond this point, but imagery was unavailable.

A waterspout moved onshore near the Great Southern Golf Club. Several snapped and uprooted trees were noted in this area and in a wooded area to the northeast of the club. The tornado tracked to the north-northeast, causing damage to several homes along Palmer Dr near Magazine Cir, Oakridge Cir, Hayden Dri, and Lipscomb Ct. A path of downed trees was noted just north of Oakridge Cir. Roof panels were missing from a storage facility building on E Pass Rd. The tornado crossed Debuys Rd and ripped siding off a house on Rainbow Dr. A fence, trees, and large branches were also downed on Rainbow Dr. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography.

A tornado touched down just north of the Edgewater Mall near Rue Petit Bois where it uprooted a tree and caused minor roof damage. Numerous shingles were missing from a bank on Pass Road and a portion of a roof was torn off a Dunkin Donuts. The tornado tracked north-northeast and produced minor roof damage and downed trees along Lakeview Drive and Fairview Drive. Shingles were missing from an apartment complex on Big Lake Road. A convergent pattern was evident in the tall marshy grass along the south shore of Big Lake. The tornado crossed Big Lake and caused minor damage to several homes near the Sunkist Country Club, including along Barrett Road, Rue Maison, Lackland Drive, and Club Moss Drive. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography. Peak estimated winds of 85 mph.

A tornado touched down just north of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. A half dozen houses along Pinewood Dr and Arbor Dr sustained minor roof damage. An air conditioner was blown off its pad and several trees and large branches were snapped. The tornado tracked north across Pass Rd where a portion of the roof was torn off a restaurant and bank, and several trees were downed in an adjoining parking lot. The tornado then tracked to the north-northwest, eventually crossing Popps Ferry Rd toward Carter Rd, Martin Rd, and Old Bay Rd. Numerous houses with shingle damage, downed fences and a few downed trees were noted in the tornado's path. The tornado tracked along Carmargue Ln and either dissipated shortly thereafter or continued as waterspout in Big Lake. Survey conducted remotely via high-res aerial photography. Estimated peak winds of 80 mph.

A waterspout came onshore south of Ingalls Ave. Damage was observed as large tree limbs down on property on General Lee St. The weak tornado continued northwest crossing US Hwy 90, and causing damage to a home on Amonett St. More clustered damage was noted through Moss Point as the tornado continued northwest. This damage consisted of homes with roofing, fence, siding and window damage. The tornado crossed MS Hwy 63 and eventually I-10. It also caused light roof damage to homes along Coda Rd. The tornado likely dissipated north of Poppy Drive. Survey conducted remotely via high-res satellite imagery. Estimated peak winds of 75 mph.

Heavy rainfall of 10-13 inches fell across much of the county, leading to flash flooding. Approximately 22 water rescues occurred, both from homes and from cars, with 15 in Moss Point. Approximately 150 roads were covered in water, cutting off at least 300 homes and businesses at the height of the flooding. County damage assessments indicate 124 private dwellings with confirmed damage due to either leaking roofs or from flood waters, mostly east of the Pascagoula River. 3 businesses and 13 public buildings were also damaged by water.