Hail History

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Hail history for Gulfport, MS

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2022
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gulfport on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Gulfport ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gulfport

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Lyman
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gulfport		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gulfport by year

2063070810910111121314152161718192012112242312425126

When hail season peaks near Gulfport

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (4).

Jan2FebMar5Apr2May4Jun1Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gulfport

May 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wool Market (9 mi from Gulfport)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture from social media showed golf ball sized hail at River Oaks Elementary on Three Rivers Road.

May 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gulfport (7 mi from Gulfport)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Kiln-Delisle Road.

Feb 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lyman (9 mi from Gulfport)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball sized hail was reported in Lyman.

Apr 10, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lorraine (10 mi from Gulfport)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media shared a picture of golf ball sized hail in Woolmarket.

Jun 8, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landon (6 mi from Gulfport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gulfport

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 25, 2026EF1North Gulfport
3 mi from Gulfport		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 25, 2026EF1Gulfport
2 mi from Gulfport		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Beauvoir
7 mi from Gulfport		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Gulfport Rgnl Airport
3 mi from Gulfport		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Handsboro
5 mi from Gulfport		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Keesler AFB Bil
10 mi from Gulfport		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Beauvoir
6 mi from Gulfport		3.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Beauvoir
7 mi from Gulfport		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF0Gulfport
2 mi from Gulfport		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2021EF0Pass Christian
9 mi from Gulfport		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2021EF0Long Beach
5 mi from Gulfport		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF0Gulfport
0 mi from Gulfport		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gulfport

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gulfport since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 18, 202678 mph, measuredGulfport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedBeauvoir
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGulfport Rgnl Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202576 mph, measuredGulfport Rgnl Airport, Handsboro, Gulfport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202566 mph, measuredGulfport Rgnl Airport, Nugent
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, estimatedNorth Gulfport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202460 mph, measuredGulfport Rgnl Airport, Lorraine
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202459 mph, measuredGulfport Rgnl Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedNorth Gulfport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202360 mph, estimatedCuevas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Gulfport; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Gulfport.

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