Hurricane Risk for Gulfport, MS
INVEST 97L is currently 195 mi from Gulfport.
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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
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Preparedness
- Know your zone. Gulfport is in Harrison County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- 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.