Delta first developed into a tropical depression in the Caribbean just south of Jamaica on the afternoon of October 4th. As it tracked across the western Caribbean, it rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. In fact, intensifying from tropical depression to Category strength in 40 hours is the fastest rate of intensification of any storm on record in the Atlantic Basin. Delta quickly weakened to a category 1 hurricane after making its first landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula. It gradually recurved north towards the Louisiana coastline, fluctuating in intensity between Category 2 and 3. Hurricane Delta ultimately arrived with an intensity of 105 mph, strong category 2 storm. Local impacts include 50 to 70 MPH wind gusts across the area, surge of 2 to 3 feet above ground and widespread tree and structure damage. There were approximately 6 injuries. Delta caused approximately $10 million worth of damage across southwest and coastal Mississippi.
It made landfall around 5 pm CT east of Cameron LA or about 15 miles east of where Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall just a couple of months earlier this year. Delta became the 4th named storm to make landfall in Louisiana this hurricane season.

Tropical Storm in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced minor impacts due to tropical storm force wind gusts. The McComb Airport ASOS (KCMB) recorded a peak wind gust of 52 mph. A few trees were downed and at the peak about 40 percent of the county was without power.

Tropical Storm in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced tropical storm force wind gusts leading to scattered minor impacts across the county. This included a few homes with shingle damage, a few trees downed and scattered power outages.

Tropical Storm in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced minor impacts due to tropical storm force wind gusts. Both the Gulfport and Biloxi ASOS sites reported peak gusts of 44 mph. A Weatherflow site situated closer to the coast in Gulfport recorded a peak gust of 46 mph.

Storm Surge/Tide in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-OCT-20 02:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced minor impacts due to storm surge.  Minor flooding from storm surge affected the open shore as well as lower sections of the Wolf, Biloxi, and Tchoutacabouffa rivers as well as the
back Bay of Biloxi. The surge beached at least one sailboat.

Storm Surge/Tide in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-OCT-20 01:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Delta produced storm surge, covering 100 roads in low lying portions of the county and several were impassible. The greatest impacts were felt in the low lying areas of Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead. The tide gauge at Waveland recorded a peak water level of 3.48 ft MHHW. The tide gauge at Claiborne recorded a peak water level of 5.34 ft NAVD88.

Tropical Storm in WILKINSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced minor to moderate impacts across the county due to tropical storm force winds and wind gusts. Peak wind gusts were estimated in the 60 to 70 mph range, though higher gusts may have occurred across the far western portion of the county closest to Delta's track. Trees, power lines, and power poles were downed throughout the county and nearly the entire county was without power at the peak. The wind and falling trees caused major damage to 14 homes and affected numerous roads. A woman drove into a downed tree. There was also a small child in the car. They both had minor injuries.

Tropical Storm in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced tropical storm force winds with peak gusts estimated in the 50 to 60
mph range, resulting in mostly minor impacts to the county. Several trees and some power lines were downed. At the peak, roughly half of the county was without power.

Tropical Storm in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Delta produced minor to moderate impacts from tropical storm force wind gusts, mainly in
coastal areas. The anemometer at the bay Waveland Yacht Club (WYCM6) reported a peak wind gust of 54 mph.