Cristobal brought 11 inches of rain to Jackson County. Here are official Coast totals.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has seen stronger storms, but Tropical Storm Cristobal left its mark with heavy rain and and storm surge on roads and U.S. 90 across the coastal counties.
While the storm surge appeared to be at its worst in Hancock County, Jackson County received the most rainfall with Pascagoula checking in 11.04 inches.
From wind speed to barometric pressure, here’s a look at the preliminary stats from Cristobal on the Coast according to the National Weather Service in Slidell, Louisiana.
Peak wind speed
▪ Ship Island — 64 mph
▪ Gulfport — 60 mph
▪ Biloxi — 48 mph
Rain fall
▪ Pascagoula — 11.04 inches
▪ Mississippi Sandhill Crane Refuge in Gautier — 9.36 inches
▪ Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi - 7.85 inches
Storm surge
▪ Waveland — Approximately 5 feet
▪ Pascagoula — Approximately 3 feet
Barometric pressure
▪ Gulfport-Biloxi International — 29.40
Power outages
▪ A total of 17,000 were without power. As of Monday morning, Mississippi Power had restored 11,000 customers total.
Fatalities
▪ None reported
Displaced households
▪ One household was displaced and one family reported to a shelter.
Beach closure
▪ 26 miles of the Harrison County sand beach has been closed for cleanup.
