Scenes from Hurricane Francine: Floods, damage & downed trees from Louisiana to South MS

Mary Perez, Martha Sanchez, Tim Thorsen, Hannah Ruhoff, Margaret Baker

September 12, 2024 at 8:03 a.m.·6 min read

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

Several feet of water at Whitney Street off Highway 603 in Shoreline Park in Hancock County. 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 @spann pic.twitter.com/PHot9MKW0D
— Eric Jeansonne (@Weatheric) September 12, 2024

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 #Francine pic.twitter.com/ASj0spJ9QI
— Ryan Cartee (@dixiealleychsr) September 12, 2024

#Francine storm surge closing parts of Hwy 90 in Biloxi near Iberville Dr. 4-6 ft of storm surge possible for Hancock and Harrison county, 3-5 ft for Jackson between 4-6 am for 9.12.24 @NWSNewOrleans @WLOX @spann pic.twitter.com/0ELlftWXFQ
— Eric Jeansonne (@Weatheric) September 12, 2024

Mississippi

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
— Emmy Victor (@EmmyReports) September 12, 2024

The Weather Channel’s Reynolds Wolf made a stop in Starkville early Thursday as a part of TWC’s Hurricane Francine coverage. #HailState #VivaStarkVegas pic.twitter.com/JyKSCJ8t0k
— Joe Dier (@joe_dier) September 12, 2024

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 @MSUWeather pic.twitter.com/0k0AfhvpmL
— Mitchell Keyes (@mitchellkeyeswx) September 11, 2024

Louisiana

Natural hazards, Hurricane Francine in New Orleans edition pic.twitter.com/VrqISwnngP
— Daniel P. Aldrich urbanists.social/web/@dpaldrich (@DanielPAldrich) September 12, 2024

Storm Chaser head on into the wind in Berwick, LA as Hurricane Francine approached. It was my trucks 8th Hurricane intercept! @chevrolet @wxchanneldesk @FOXWeatherDesk @WeatherNation pic.twitter.com/2EvfnHVkk0
— Mike's Weather Page (@tropicalupdate) September 12, 2024

Dangerous conditions arriving in New Orleans which Hurricane Francine WATCH: https://t.co/BwiJTQ1yT3 pic.twitter.com/z3Gz3ePgF8
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerUSA) September 12, 2024

As the sun rises in Morgan City, Louisiana, @weatherchannel's @JimCantore looks at Hurricane Francine's damage. #HurricaneFrancine #Louisiana #news pic.twitter.com/hKCFXjTNIV
— Pattrn (@pattrn) September 12, 2024

Good morning post Hurricane Francine. #Louisiana #HurricaneSeason2024 pic.twitter.com/kwJCz1cvQq
— Armando del Castillo “Mando” (@writer_mando) September 12, 2024

Giant tree down on S. Claiborne Ave. near Yulman Stadium @wgno @ABC @amymarierusso @lbjnola @ScotPilie_Wx @BrantlyWx @CarriganChauvin @Tulane #nola @CityOfNOLA #wgno #hurricanefrancine #weather pic.twitter.com/1qIhaA85cU
— Kenny Lopez (@KennyLopez_TV) September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine Sept 11, 2024 pic.twitter.com/PzhRoAfq5t
— kat&mouse (@katmouse128311) September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine Overwhelms New Orleans & Metairie ️: Power outages and heavy rain lead to flash flooding. #HurricaneFrancine #NewOrleans #Metairie pic.twitter.com/rITMOKd1bo
— Lucifer (@krishnakamal077) September 12, 2024

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/CObl38SDGF pic.twitter.com/4IPkAWVY5M
— FOX Weather (@foxweather) September 12, 2024

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. @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/7hnA0KERYh
— Leigha McNeil WWL (@leigha_mcneil) September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine slams into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm. @mattriversabc has more on its path of destruction. https://t.co/udgZSFH5vJ pic.twitter.com/99UAR8dqvB
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 12, 2024

6AM in #Houma, LA. No power no cellular service (at least for me). Planning to do some damage survey during the day. #HurricaneFrancine #HoumaLA #Francine pic.twitter.com/OoIOYohH5K
— Charlie Huang (@CharlieFurWx) September 12, 2024

Just some of the damage from #HurricaneFrancine in Ascension Parish. #LAwx pic.twitter.com/fUDRjDzSeY
— Louisiana DOTD (@La_DOTD) September 12, 2024

As for the power grid, it’s ... not good for our friends to the West.

Nearly 400k customers in Louisiana are without power this morning #HurricaneFrancine pic.twitter.com/cSjMRBolic
— Jake Dalton (@jdaltonwx) September 12, 2024

It’s not all bad, though. Our New Orleans friends retain their sense of humor.

Update from the Warehouse District- we will rebuild #HurricaneFrancine pic.twitter.com/YGLpNY3kog
— dianarama (@dirtybirdie_) September 12, 2024

Alabama and beyond

Heavy rain is currently falling here in Destin, Florida from Hurricane Francine. #FLwx #Hurricane #francine #rain pic.twitter.com/y9EOquGEni
— 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
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 12, 2024

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