The Hurricane of 1946 and Hurricane Georges we when it landed in Mississippi ; therefore , there is n tropical storms . Hurricane Camille has historicall categorized hurricane in the Gulf Coast and the s hurricane to hit the U . S . in terms of pressure and 190 mph . The greatest storm surge during Hurric Pass Christian with a surge of 24.6 feet , which at recorded ( Hurricane Katrina surpassed this record caused flooding and damage to U . S . Highway 90 a housing at Keesler AFB . The damage caused by H AFB is estimated at $ 4,844,600 , including $ 345,0
The effects of Hurricane Camille on communities implementation of the Saffir‐Simpson Hurricane W felt that the current hurricane warning were insu the scale and intensity of the storm . The Saffir‐Si rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 depending on the hu speed and potential for property damage . The pr Saffir‐Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rating for pa
Although Hurricane Katrina was less intense on th wind speeds at 130 mph , it caused a higher degre at Pass Christian . Destruction occurred along the and Harrison Counties . Cities in Harrison County 25 foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina .
Although infrastructure improvements can be rep the coast have the potential to be inundated , suc create long term effects on the accessibility of th shows the potential for inundation from storm su 100 and 500 year flood zones .
Historical Storm Tracks within 75 Miles of Harrison County Source : Harrison County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan , August 2008
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