In Alabama, sustained winds reached minimal hurricane force in the interior of the state. In total, 280,000 people in Alabama experienced power outages during the storm. No deaths occurred, although Dennis caused three injuries and total damage amounted to $127 million (2005 USD), mostly due to structural damage. There was also severe damage to cotton crops. In Mississippi, damage was not as severe as previously anticipated. As Dennis impacted the state, a storm tide of – above normal was reported. Rainfall from the hurricane averaged between , and minimum barometric pressure of 994.2 mb was reported near Pascagoula. Wind gusts peaked at causing several hundred trees to uproot or snap, damaging a total of 21 homes and businesses.