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Hurricane Risk for Gulfport, MS

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1852, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Gulfport. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Gulfport's low-lying, open Gulf frontage makes storm surge the dominant hazard — the city has endured frequent close strikes (177 storms within range since 1852) and major surge-producing storms in recent years including Hurricane Ida (2021).

By the numbers

Total storms
177
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
36
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
88
all categories
County
Harrison County
Mississippi

Most recent hurricane

Francine (2024)

Passed within 72 miles of Gulfport on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Gulfport

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Gulfport, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Gulfport is in Harrison County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: Long Beach, Pass Christian, Biloxi, Diberville, Stennis Space Center, Saucier, Diamondhead, Waveland. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.