53 years later: Hurricane Camille was a 2-part disaster that remains 1 of the costliest storms ever

This Day in History: Hurricane Camille arrives in Virginia

In August 1969, Hurricane Camille struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast with winds of 175 miles per hour. At least 131 Mississippians were killed, and damage was in the billions. Camille became the standard by which Mississippi would judge hurricanes... until Katrina. | MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Hurricane Camille | Date, Damage, Wind Speed, Storm Surge, & Category | Britannica

Hurricane Camille, one of the world's worst storms, pummeled the US 53 years ago today