ZIP code 39503, covering Gulfport, MS, has 121 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $62.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $2.5M 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 7 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 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
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.
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 39503 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (4 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulfport, MS, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Gulfport (ZIP 39503) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Gulfport has 36 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 $62.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39503 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 $73.3M in property damage in the Gulfport, MS area (ZIP 39503). 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 →