Gulfport, MS · Storm Damage Repair

Storm Damage Roof Repair in Gulfport, Mississippi

Hail or wind damage? Get a free assessment and insurance help. 17 local roofers listed, 5 verified.

Short answer: After hail or wind damage in Gulfport, photograph the roof and book an inspection before you call the insurer: coverage and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. This is general information; check your policy and contact your insurer promptly. In Gulfport: 14 days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026. 5 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

Get a free quote See Gulfport in numbers
  • 14days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2014–June 2026
  • 2 inlargest hailstone reported
  • 29tornadoes in the county, 2014–2026 (strongest EF1)
  • 1986median year homes were built

How much life is left in my Gulfport roof?

Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Gulfport house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Gulfport gets.

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Wind-driven rain from Gulfport's tropical-storm season does most of its damage at the ridge, flashing, and roof penetrations — spots that look fine from the street but let water in until a leak shows on the ceiling below. Homeowners policies typically cover sudden hail and wind events in a high-risk area like Gulfport, but insurers expect a claim within a year of the event — get a contractor to document damage before it weathers away.

Gulfport in numbers

Public records for Gulfport and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #1of 209Gulfport ranks #1 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall.
  • #181of 209Gulfport ranks #181 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2024 1 2017 1 2021 10 2022 7 2023 4 2024
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2024
20171
20211
202210
20237
20244

23 recorded events across 5 years represented in the data. 2022 had the most events among represented full years: 10.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2019, 2020. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2024

Costliest storm day on record

Aug 30, 2021

6 reports that day (6 tornado); reported property damage $500,000; county FIPS 28047, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

When storms hit Gulfport

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 1 Jan 3 Feb 3 Mar 7 Apr 10 May 4 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 2 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan1
Feb3
Mar3
Apr7
May10
Jun4
Jul0
Aug0
Sep2
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs January to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Gulfport

  • 8 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 101 people; 50% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $44,940 a year (Mississippi).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Gulfport storm record: Harrison County

What the National Weather Service logged in Harrison County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1887Founded
  • 20 ft (6 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Harrison County

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  • 231 to 1.74 in
  • 51.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

28 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 15, 2022 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 8 Wool Market
February 23, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 3 Lyman
March 12, 2023 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 3 Ligana
“A picture from social media showed golf ball sized hail at River Oaks Elementary on Three Rivers Road.”
National Weather Service report, May 15, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

April 10, 2024

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · November 1, 2018

It stayed on the ground for 7.22 miles and was up to 150 yards wide. An EF-1 tornado touched down just south of the Mississippi Highway 67 and 605 interchange, snapping trees and blowing down road signs. The tornado continued moving north, crossing Hog Branch and moving into the woods.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

78 mph · June 18, 2026

The Weatherflow mesonet in Gulfport measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 78 mph.

What it means for storm damage repair

In 2014–2026, NOAA logged 4 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Harrison County. After a day like that, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and keep the date: insurers ask for it.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Gulfport

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Gulfport labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 5.3% of the median Gulfport home value ($167,100).

Source: Census ACS (Gulfport city) · data as of 2019–2023

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What Gulfport's climate means for storm damage repair

  • Wind-driven rain from Gulfport's tropical systems gets under flashing and ridges — insurance scoping should cover interior water tracks, not only the outer roof.

Roofers in Gulfport, MS

17 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm storm damage repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Storm Damage Repair in Gulfport: questions

How do I find a storm damage repair company in Gulfport?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Gulfport, MS. This is a general roofing directory; confirm storm damage repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Will insurance pay for storm-related storm damage repair in Gulfport?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How big does hail get near Gulfport?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Gulfport measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Hail of an inch or more fell on 14 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 15, 2022, with 8 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
When is hail season in Gulfport?
May is the worst month: 33% of the 30 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from January to September. Book the inspection before January, while crews still have open dates.
What does roofing cost in Gulfport?
For an average 2,000 sq ft home we model asphalt-shingle re-roof at $5,530 to $12,245 in Gulfport, around $8,900 in the middle. That is about 5.3% of the median home value of $167,100. Your quote moves with roof size, pitch and how many layers come off.
How many roofing companies work around Gulfport?
The Census Bureau counts 8 roofing companies with payroll in Harrison County, employing about 101 people. 50% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $44,940 a year (BLS).
What storm damage is most common after a Gulfport tropical system?
Tropical-storm-force wind attacks the weakest points first: ridge caps, step flashing at dormers, nail-popped shingles along the rake edges, and pipe-boot seals around plumbing vents. Wind-driven rain then enters through any gap and tracks horizontally under shingles in ways ordinary rain does not. After a tropical system in Gulfport, a contractor should scope the full ridge, all penetrations, and the interior attic — not just the obvious surface damage — before you finalize an insurance claim.
How quickly can storm damage be repaired in Gulfport?
Timing for emergency tarping to stop active water intrusion depends on crew availability and weather, so ask when a contractor calls. Full storm-damage repair — tear-off, decking assessment, new shingles or panels — typically takes one to three days once materials are sourced. After a major regional storm event, expect scheduling delays of one to three weeks as local contractor capacity fills up. PickARoofer sends your request to a contractor serving your area, who contacts you directly.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repair in Mississippi?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.