What is the flood risk in 39501 Gulfport?

The flood hazard score for 39501 is 5.5/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 39501 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, Gulfport (39501) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 4.0/10.

What natural disasters affect Gulfport, Mississippi?

The primary natural hazards for Gulfport (39501) are hurricane, flood. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Gulfport, Mississippi 39501

Harrison County · Mississippi

30.3960° N, 89.0928° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

5.5/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density2.0 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

4.0/10MODERATE

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline2.0 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)2.0 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◠Tornado

2.3/10LOW

EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0

Manufactured housing density proxy0.5 / 3.0

Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)1.5 / 2.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◉Hail

1.5/10LOW

Significant hail (≥2in) annual frequency0.5 / 5.0

Regional roof vulnerability proxy (pre-ATTOM)1.0 / 5.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Gulfport

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Gulfport, Mississippi (39501) are hurricane and flood. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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Mississippi Hazard Profiles

Mississippi Hurricane Mississippi Flood

Nearby Areas

39201

Jackson

Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov

NOAA National Hurricane Center.gov

FEMA Flood Map Service.gov

NIFC Active Fire Data.gov

NOAA Storm Prediction Center.gov

NOAA Storm Events Database.gov

Gulfport, Mississippi 39501

Harrison County · Mississippi

30.3960° N, 89.0928° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

5.5/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density2.0 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

4.0/10MODERATE

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline2.0 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)2.0 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◠Tornado

2.3/10LOW

EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0

Manufactured housing density proxy0.5 / 3.0

Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)1.5 / 2.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◉Hail

1.5/10LOW

Significant hail (≥2in) annual frequency0.5 / 5.0

Regional roof vulnerability proxy (pre-ATTOM)1.0 / 5.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Gulfport

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Mississippi Hazard Profiles

Mississippi Hurricane Mississippi Flood

Nearby Areas

39201

Jackson

Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov

NOAA National Hurricane Center.gov

FEMA Flood Map Service.gov

NIFC Active Fire Data.gov

NOAA Storm Prediction Center.gov

NOAA Storm Events Database.gov