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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Hancock, Mississippi
October 28, 2020 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Zeta produced hurricane force winds with wind gusts nearing or exceeding 100 mph, especially near the coast. Away from the coast, most places experienced sustained tropical storm force winds with at least a few hurricane force wind gusts. Zeta's winds resulted in widespread damage across the county including snapped|trees, downed power lines and power poles. At the peak, about 77 percent of the county was without power. Hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses were also damaged, some from falling trees. One home collapsed when its 18ft pilings gave way in the wind. However, inspection of the structure suggests the pilings were not|properly reinforced. The county ordered mandatory evacuations of low lying areas near the coast and opened several shelters.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.