Mississippi has 20 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 8 of them major, and a boat at Jackson is in the water in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 21 boat storage facilities are listed in Mississippi; 20 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Jackson high / low | boat | Mississippi hurricanes since 1851 | Gulfport high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° / 37° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 61° / 42° | launch or haul-out |
| Feb | 62° / 40° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 65° / 46° | launch or haul-out |
| Mar | 69° / 46° | in the water | 0 | 70° / 52° | in the water |
| Apr | 77° / 53° | in the water | 0 | 77° / 58° | in the water |
| May | 84° / 62° | in the water | 0 | 84° / 66° | in the water |
| Jun | 90° / 69° | in the water | 0 | 89° / 73° | in the water |
| Jul | 92° / 72° | in the water | 1 | 90° / 75° | in the water |
| Aug | 92° / 72° | in the water | 6 | 91° / 75° | in the water |
| Sep | 88° / 66° | in the water | 10 | 88° / 71° | in the water |
| Oct | 78° / 54° | in the water | 3 | 80° / 60° | in the water |
| Nov | 67° / 44° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 70° / 49° | in the water |
| Dec | 60° / 39° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 64° / 45° | launch or haul-out |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Jackson has 8 months in the water (March to October) and 4 of launch or haul-out. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
5 of the 20 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 5. Most fell in September (10), August (6) and October (3).
| Month | Storm | Category in Mississippi | boat that month (Jackson) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Zeta | 2 | in the water |
| Aug 2005 | Katrina | 3 | in the water |
| Sep 1998 | Georges | 2 | in the water |
| Sep 1985 | Elena | 3 | in the water |
Gulfport averages 62.8 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in July (7.2 in), before any storm is added.
21 live listings in 11 cities; by listed type: 20 indoor, 18 covered and 21 outdoor (types overlap). No Mississippi boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Self Storage | Gulfport | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Southaven Storage | Southaven | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Beatline Road Mini Storage | Long Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Secure RV & Boat Storage - Biloxi | Biloxi | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| I-55 Self Storage | Jackson | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Tellus Self Storage - Dedeaux East | Gulfport | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| J Hand Storage Solutions | Flowood | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Jackson | Jackson | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Spacebox Storage Horn Lake | Horn Lake | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Cool Storage America | Byhalia | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Gulf Coast Boat and RV Storage | Long Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Pass Christian Boat & RV Storage | Pass Christian | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Eastport Marina | Iuka | outdoor | ||
| Absolute Management - Southaven | Southaven | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Jackson | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Southaven | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Biloxi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Byhalia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flowood | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Horn Lake | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Iuka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Olive Branch | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 20 hurricanes NOAA records in Mississippi since 1851, 20 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Jackson (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Gulfport the count is 20 in months in the water. 2 have come since 2000 and 8 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Mississippi impacts fall most often in September (10), August (6) and October (3). A boat at Jackson is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
20 of 21 live Mississippi listings list enclosed indoor space; 18 list covered and 21 outdoor spaces. By city: Gulfport (7; 7 enclosed), Jackson (3; 3 enclosed), Long Beach (2; 2 enclosed) and Southaven (2; 2 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Gulfport (7) and Jackson (3). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 11 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 20 Mississippi listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 20 Mississippi hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Jackson is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Gulfport averages 7.2 inches in July, so check the site drains.
Listings span 11 Mississippi cities. The largest groups are Gulfport (7 listed), Jackson (3 listed), Long Beach (2 listed), Southaven (2 listed) and Biloxi (1 listed). For covered spaces, Gulfport (7) and Jackson (3) lead. Statewide, 21 list open lots, 18 covered parking and 20 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00003940, USW00093874); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).