Hurricane Risk for Gulfport, MS
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Since 1852, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Gulfport. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Francine (2024)
Passed within 72 miles of Gulfport on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Camille (1969)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 19 miles of Gulfport.
Closest approach ever
Ethel (1960)
Passed just 5.9 miles from Gulfport on September 15, 1960.
When hurricanes hit Gulfport
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1852:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Gulfport residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 72 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 96 mi | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 163 mi | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 50 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 79 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 103 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 197 mi | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 168 mi | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 193 mi | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 6 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 50 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 126 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 173 mi | Sep 14, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Gulfport is in Harrison County — look up your evacuation zone here.
- 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.
- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.