Scenes from Hurricane Francine: Floods, damage & downed trees from Louisiana to South MS
By Mary Perez ,
Martha Sanchez ,
Tim Thorsen ,
Hannah Ruhoff and
Margaret Baker
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, delivering strong winds, storm surge and flooding from Louisiana across the Mississippi Coast. Here’s a look at scenes across both states as Francine continues its trek northward.
South Mississippi
Flooding is seen Thursday morning along Whitney Street in Shoreline Park after Hurricane Francine. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Wind and waves at Biloxi Beach after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Flooding along Whitney Street in Shoreline Park after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The Jourdan River floods above a sign on Thursday, after Hurricane Francine. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Windsurfers take to the Gulf in Gulfport after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Flooding along First Avenue in Shoreline Park after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Beach Boulevard is wet and sandy Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, from Bay St. Louis into Waveland. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Roads were flooded on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Jourdan River Shores neighborhood in Kiln. But residents said Hurricane Francine did not flood the area as badly as past hurricanes. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Flooding in the parking lot at Point Cadet in Biloxi after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Flooding along Race Track Road in D’Iberville after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
A vehicle drives through flood waters in the parking garage at Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi after Hurricane Francine on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
The ground floors of the parking garages at Golden Nugget Casino and Palace Casino in Biloxi took on water during Hurricane Francine. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Water levels are high at Bayou Lacroix off Highway 603 in Shoreline Park after Hurricane Francine brought flooding and storm surge to South Mississippi. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
“Add gator wrangling and relocation to your Francine bingo card,” Pass Christian Fire department posted on Facebook during Hurricane Francine. Pass Christian Fire Department
Early morning flooding captured in photo by Pass Christian Fire Department. Pass Christian Fire Department
A tree is uprooted on Martin Bluff Road in Gautier. Winds and fallen branches have contributed to thousands of power outages as Hurricane Francine left a mark on South Mississippi. Blake Kaplan Sun Herald
The intersection of E North Street and Davis Avenue is flooded in Pass Christian. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Francine causing the water to come up near the Lighthouse in Biloxi. Video by Patrick Wright. Storm surge warning continues through sunrise. High tide 4-6 AM. Storm surge of 4-6 feet across Hancock and Harrison Counties, 3-5 for Jackson. 9.12.24 #mswx@WLOX@NWSNewOrleans@spannpic.twitter.com/PHot9MKW0D
Was a little windy and wet tonight in Biloxi Mississippi as Francine passed to the west. Waves were crashing on the side of 90 as well. Biloxi Pd was having to barricade parts of 90 due to coastal flooding. #mswx#Francinepic.twitter.com/ASj0spJ9QI
RIGHT NOW: What’s left of Francine is passing through the Jackson area this morning. Flash flooding has left this road underwater in the heart of the city. I’m reporting live on @accuweather with what I’m seeing in Mississippi. ️️ pic.twitter.com/e2wrR3oMGd
Francine is set to roll through west of Starkville as a Tropical Depression, with greatest impacts being felt from 3-11 AM. Impacts associated with the storm are: wind gusts 30-45 MPH, few storms, and 3-4 inches of rain w flooding possible. #mswx@MSUWeatherpic.twitter.com/0k0AfhvpmL
SHRIMP BATTLE: Witness the terrifying power of nature as a shrimp boat battles the relentless waves and howling winds of Hurricane Francine in Dulac, Louisiana. https://t.co/CObl38SDGFpic.twitter.com/4IPkAWVY5M
Here’s a look at some of what we are seeing in Lafourche Parish after Hurricane Francine. The curfew remains in effect until 10am. The parish says they know of at least 12 homes that took on water. Waiting for sunrise for further assessments. @WWLTVpic.twitter.com/7hnA0KERYh
— Midwest & Great Lakes Storm Chasers (@MGLStormChasers) September 12, 2024
Double red flags flying this morning at Orange Beach, AL as high waves continue to pelt the shoreline due to Hurricane #Francine. Thanks to Bill Spinks for the view! pic.twitter.com/hmpvGcwk4F
Mary has won numerous awards for her business and casino articles for the Sun Herald. She also writes about Biloxi, jobs and the new restaurants and development coming to the Coast. She is a fourth-generation journalist.
