Hail history in Gulfport, MS
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport on 1.3 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 1.3 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport on 18 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 2.0 in, in 2022. 18 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. June has the most hail days, 6 since 2010. The most recent was August 21, 2026. NOAA also recorded high wind on 57 days, with gusts up to 81 mph.
Ranks #85 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 18
- Largest hail
- 2.0 in
- Highest gust
- 81 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
18 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 2.0 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 18 hail days in total; the most was 5 in 2023.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 0, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 4, May 3, Jun 6, Jul 0, Aug 1, Sep 2, Oct 0, Nov 0, Dec 0.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.25 in | 3.5 mi |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 1.75 in | 6.3 mi |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.0 in | 2.8 mi |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1.25 in | 12.3 mi |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1.0 in | 2.7 mi |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1.25 in | 5.0 mi |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1.5 in | 14.7 mi |
| May 15, 2022 | 2.0 in | 3.1 mi |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.5 in | 14.2 mi |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.0 in | 6.9 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Gulfport, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
57 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 81 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Not recorded | 13.5 mi |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Not recorded | 14.4 mi |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 78 mph | 3.9 mi |
| May 9, 2026 | Not recorded | 14.0 mi |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Not recorded | 3.2 mi |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 75 mph | 0.7 mi |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Not recorded | 1.8 mi |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 76 mph | 0.7 mi |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 58 mph | 10.8 mi |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 66 mph | 0.7 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Gulfport, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Gulfport
Estimated peak gusts
No day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Gulfport.
| Day | Estimated peak gust |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2023 | 50 mph or more |
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA recorded 53 tornadoes whose path came within 10 miles of Gulfport since 1950; the strongest was rated EF3.
| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Not rated | 2.5 miles | |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF1 | 2.31 miles | 6.2 miles |
| Aug 30, 2021 | EF0 | 1.05 miles | 5.4 miles |
| Aug 30, 2021 | EF0 | 3.47 miles | 4.8 miles |
| Aug 30, 2021 | EF0 | 1.04 miles | 4.2 miles |
| Aug 30, 2021 | EF0 | 0.52 miles | 2.4 miles |
| Aug 29, 2021 | EF0 | 0.17 miles | 8.1 miles |
| Aug 29, 2021 | EF0 | 0.74 miles | 2.4 miles |
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| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | EF0 | 1.16 miles | 7.4 miles |
| Jun 24, 2020 | EF1 | 2.69 miles | 9.7 miles |
| Jun 24, 2020 | EF0 | 2.95 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Oct 31, 2018 | EF1 | 7.19 miles | 9 miles |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | 0.61 miles | 6.2 miles |
| Aug 29, 2017 | EF0 | 0.15 miles | 9.5 miles |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | 4.18 miles | 5.2 miles |
| Aug 29, 2012 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 3.6 miles |
| Mar 21, 2012 | EF1 | 0.98 miles | 6 miles |
| Sep 19, 2011 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 3.2 miles |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF1 | 3.64 miles | 9.1 miles |
| Mar 9, 2011 | EF1 | 0.25 miles | 8.2 miles |
| Mar 9, 2011 | EF1 | 1 miles | 5 miles |
| Feb 12, 2008 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 5.1 miles |
| Nov 24, 2004 | EF2 | 1.5 miles | 1 miles |
| Jun 10, 2001 | EF1 | 0.3 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Sep 2, 2000 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Sep 2, 2000 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 1 miles |
| Apr 14, 1996 | EF0 | 0.5 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Apr 13, 1996 | EF0 | 0.5 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Apr 12, 1994 | EF2 | 2 miles | 3.7 miles |
| Mar 29, 1987 | EF1 | 0.7 miles | 3.6 miles |
| Mar 29, 1987 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Mar 29, 1987 | EF0 | 0.5 miles | 9 miles |
| Sep 22, 1985 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Sep 22, 1985 | EF2 | 1 miles | 1 miles |
| Sep 22, 1985 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 3.3 miles |
| Sep 2, 1985 | EF1 | 0.3 miles | 2.8 miles |
| Sep 2, 1985 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 2.7 miles |
| Apr 20, 1982 | EF2 | 18 miles | 6.8 miles |
| May 19, 1980 | EF2 | 7.9 miles | 9.1 miles |
| May 19, 1980 | EF3 | 10.6 miles | 2.4 miles |
| May 16, 1980 | EF3 | 11.5 miles | 0.7 miles |
| Apr 13, 1980 | EF3 | 15.9 miles | 1.8 miles |
| Aug 30, 1975 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 7.6 miles |
| Aug 16, 1974 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 1.3 miles |
| May 7, 1972 | EF1 | 0.8 miles | 1.5 miles |
| May 7, 1972 | EF1 | 0.8 miles | 5.6 miles |
| May 7, 1972 | EF1 | 0.8 miles | 3.5 miles |
| May 7, 1972 | EF2 | 0.8 miles | 3.7 miles |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 2.2 miles |
| Aug 27, 1971 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 3.2 miles |
| Feb 1, 1970 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 3.5 miles |
| Nov 3, 1968 | EF3 | 2 miles | 3.5 miles |
| Oct 30, 1967 | EF3 | 2 miles | 2.8 miles |
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
60 storms in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more) to Gulfport.
| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francine (2024) | 49 mph | 40 mph | 73 miles |
| Zeta (2020) | 83 mph | 67 mph | 30 miles |
| Gordon (2018) | 55 mph | 44 mph | 27 miles |
| Nate (2017) | 70 mph | 57 mph | 4 miles |
| Isaac (2012) | 54 mph | 44 mph | 105 miles |
| Gustav (2008) | 59 mph | 48 mph | 129 miles |
| Katrina (2005) | 111 mph | 90 mph | 32 miles |
| Cindy (2005) | 57 mph | 46 mph | 10 miles |
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| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan (2004) | 72 mph | 58 mph | 71 miles |
| Isidore (2002) | 55 mph | 45 mph | 48 miles |
| Georges (1998) | 104 mph | 85 mph | 10 miles |
| Earl (1998) | 63 mph | 51 mph | 137 miles |
| Danny (1997) | 70 mph | 57 mph | 50 miles |
| Opal (1995) | 86 mph | 70 mph | 112 miles |
| Andrew (1992) | 51 mph | 42 mph | 140 miles |
| Florence (1988) | 57 mph | 46 mph | 61 miles |
| Elena (1985) | 120 mph | 98 mph | 5 miles |
| Frederic (1979) | 101 mph | 82 mph | 41 miles |
| Camille (1969) | 132 mph | 107 mph | 21 miles |
| Betsy (1965) | 92 mph | 75 mph | 104 miles |
| Hilda (1964) | 62 mph | 50 mph | 17 miles |
| Ethel (1960) | 78 mph | 63 mph | 3 miles |
| Flossy (1956) | 57 mph | 47 mph | 69 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1955 | 51 mph | 42 mph | 30 miles |
| Brenda (1955) | 60 mph | 49 mph | 44 miles |
| Baker (1950) | 48 mph | 39 mph | 66 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1948 | 59 mph | 48 mph | 37 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1947 | 91 mph | 74 mph | 62 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1932 | 52 mph | 42 mph | 28 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1932 | 71 mph | 58 mph | 44 miles |
| 1926 Miami hurricane | 69 mph | 56 mph | 4 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1923 | 53 mph | 43 mph | 115 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1920 | 48 mph | 39 mph | 133 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1917 | 74 mph | 60 mph | 94 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1916 | 49 mph | 40 mph | 99 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1916 | 105 mph | 86 mph | 36 miles |
| 1915 New Orleans hurricane | 59 mph | 48 mph | 63 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1912 | 70 mph | 57 mph | 38 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1911 | 54 mph | 44 mph | 26 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1909 | 57 mph | 46 mph | 142 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1906 | 109 mph | 89 mph | 21 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1901 | 86 mph | 70 mph | 15 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1895 | 48 mph | 39 mph | 20 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1893 | 109 mph | 89 mph | 13 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1893 | 55 mph | 45 mph | 58 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1889 | 48 mph | 39 mph | 54 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1887 | 58 mph | 47 mph | 11 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1885 | 68 mph | 56 mph | 13 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1882 | 54 mph | 44 mph | 115 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1879 | 51 mph | 41 mph | 37 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1879 | 52 mph | 42 mph | 99 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1877 | 65 mph | 53 mph | 48 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1872 | 55 mph | 45 mph | 4 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1870 | 67 mph | 54 mph | 64 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1867 | 62 mph | 50 mph | 84 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1860 | 109 mph | 88 mph | 11 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1860 | 118 mph | 96 mph | 4 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1859 | 63 mph | 51 mph | 54 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1855 | 127 mph | 103 mph | 14 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1852 | 101 mph | 82 mph | 31 miles |
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
223 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 4.0 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
121 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 32 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Gulfport’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
Storms in Gulfport
The Storm Prediction Center's 1980 to 2006 climatology for the area within 124 nautical miles of the New Orleans (Slidell) radar, which takes in Gulfport, puts the primary severe season from March 1 to July 31.1 In that climatology, hail reports peak in April and damaging wind reports peak in July.1
Notable storms
- June 18, 2026On June 18, 2026, thunderstorms on the east side of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur brought a measured 78 mph gust to Gulfport and caused wind damage in the Gulfport and Biloxi area.2
- October 28, 2020Hurricane Zeta made landfall in Louisiana on October 28, 2020. That evening a station in Gulfport measured sustained winds of 74 knots (85 mph) and a gust of 88 knots (101 mph). The National Hurricane Center says the worst damage in Mississippi appeared to be in Harrison County, where numerous homes had moderate to major damage and one person died in the storm surge.3
- April 4, 2011On April 4, 2011, thunderstorm gusts estimated at 81 mph blew roofs off businesses along Highway 49 in Harrison County.4
- March 9, 2011On March 9, 2011, thunderstorm gusts estimated at 81 mph damaged roofs on three homes and pulled siding off others in the Turnberry Subdivision of Gulfport.5
- August 29, 2005Hurricane Katrina made its second landfall near the Louisiana and Mississippi border on August 29, 2005, with maximum winds estimated at 120 mph. NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge lists a 122 mph gust and a 25.7-foot storm surge at Long Beach.6
- August 17, 1969Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Mississippi coast as a Category 5 storm late on August 17, 1969. NWS Jackson says winds at the coast were estimated near 200 mph, the storm tide reached 24.6 feet at Pass Christian, and 143 people died on the Gulf Coast.7
Warnings and alerts
Harrison County's free HarCo Alerts program sends emergency texts, emails and calls to people who register.8
Sources
- 1. NOAA Storm Prediction Center: LIX Severe Weather Climatology
- 2. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison County, June 18, 2026
- 3. National Hurricane Center: Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Zeta
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison County, April 4, 2011
- 5. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison County, March 9, 2011
- 6. NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge: 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
- 7. NWS Jackson: Hurricane Camille August 1969
- 8. Harrison County Emergency Management Agency: Information and Alerting
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Questions about hail in Gulfport
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Gulfport?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport on 1.3 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 1.3 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 18 hail days.
- When is hail season in Gulfport?
- June has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport, 6 since 2010, then April (4) and May (3).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Gulfport?
- 2.0 in, in 2022: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Gulfport?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport is from August 21, 2026, with hail up to 1.25 in reported 3.5 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.