August 21, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 3 hail reports around Gulfport, from Harrison and Hancock counties, between 19:22 and 19:43 UTC. The closest report fell 7.2 miles from the Gulfport city center (4 ESE Lyman). Hail peaked at 1.25 in. at 2 WSW Waveland, Hancock County.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 2 | 1.25″ |
| Within 25 miles | 3 | 1.25″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:22 | 1.25″ | 2 WSW Waveland, Hancock County | 20.6 mi |
| 19:43 | 1.25″ | 4 ESE Lyman, Harrison County | 7.2 mi |
| 19:43 | 1.25″ | 4 ESE Lyman, Harrison County | 7.2 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.25 in. hail on August 21, 2026 means for a Gulfport roof
3 of the 3 sized Gulfport reports reached 1 in. The 1.25 in. stone at 2 WSW Waveland, Hancock County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on August 21, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Gulfport.
How the storm moved through the area
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 2 | 1.25″ | 7.2 mi |
| Hancock | 1 | 1.25″ | 20.6 mi |
What spotters wrote
1.25″, 2 WSW Waveland at 19:22 UTC: Broadcast media reported Half Dollar sized hail just west of Waveland on Clermont Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
1.25″, 4 ESE Lyman at 19:43 UTC: Public picture of half dollar size hail along Oneal Road.
1.25″, 4 ESE Lyman at 19:43 UTC: Corrects previous hail report from 4 ESE Lyman. Public picture of half dollar size hail along Oneal Road.
The same storm in nearby cities
On August 21 the log holds 2 matched cities in 2 states; Gulfport has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on August 21.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Gulfport storm
Gulfport: that storm was 65 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Gulfport the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Fri, Aug 28) are already behind us.
Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
Hail history near Gulfport: not the first
Gulfport’s county has logged 23 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Verified roofers in Gulfport
- Mandal's, Inc.Verified
- Complete Roofing Services, INC.Verified
- GCG Coastal RoofingVerified
- Gonsoulin Roofing LLCVerified
- Gulf Coast Heights RoofingVerified
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What the sizes reported on August 21, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Gulfport's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 3 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
The week after August 21, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Gulfport or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Fri, Aug 21, through Fri, Aug 28.
Verified roofers near Gulfport
5 verified roofers listed for Gulfport; 4 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Biloxi (13 miles east). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
| City | Distance | Verified roofers |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi, MS | 13 mi east | 4 |
Questions about this storm
Gulfport, August 21, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 2 WSW Waveland, Hancock County, the largest SPC report was 1.25 in.
Gulfport, August 21, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 7.2 miles from the city center and the farthest 20.6 miles. Within 10 miles: 2 of 3 reports.
Gulfport, August 21, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 19:22 to 19:43 UTC, a window of 21 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Gulfport in the week after August 21, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Gulfport or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Fri, Aug 21, through Fri, Aug 28.
How many verified roofers can inspect after the Fri, Aug 21 storm in Gulfport?
5 verified roofers listed for Gulfport; 4 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Biloxi (13 miles east). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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