Major Hurricanes of Mississippi

This timeline gives a brief overview of some of the significant hurricanes that have affected Mississippi since the late 1800s. Click on the year to learn more about each of these events.

• 1893

  Cheniere Caminada Hurricane

• 1906

  The Mississippi Hurricane

• 1909

  The Grand Isle Hurricane

• 1969

  Hurricane Camille

• 1979

  Hurricane Frederic

• 1985

  Hurricane Elena

• 1998

  Hurricane Georges

• 2005

  Hurricane Katrina