Gulfport, MS (ZIP 39501) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gulfport is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $61.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Gulfport has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Gulfport has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Gulfport has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gulfport was EF3 Tornado on Oct 30, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 13, 1980), causing $25M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39501 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulfport, MS, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Gulfport (ZIP 39501) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Gulfport has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $61.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39501 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.7M in property damage in the Gulfport, MS area (ZIP 39501). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →