Alabama has 29 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 5 of them major, and a personal watercraft at Birmingham is on the water in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 27 jet ski & PWC storage facilities are listed in Alabama; 22 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Birmingham high / low | personal watercraft | Alabama hurricanes since 1851 | Mobile high / low | personal watercraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55° / 35° | off the water | 0 | 62° / 41° | off the water |
| Feb | 59° / 38° | off the water | 0 | 66° / 44° | off the water |
| Mar | 67° / 45° | wetsuit weather | 0 | 72° / 50° | wetsuit weather |
| Apr | 75° / 52° | wetsuit weather | 0 | 78° / 56° | on the water |
| May | 82° / 61° | on the water | 0 | 85° / 64° | on the water |
| Jun | 88° / 69° | on the water | 0 | 89° / 71° | on the water |
| Jul | 91° / 72° | on the water | 5 | 91° / 73° | on the water |
| Aug | 91° / 71° | on the water | 8 | 91° / 73° | on the water |
| Sep | 86° / 65° | on the water | 13 | 88° / 69° | on the water |
| Oct | 76° / 54° | on the water | 3 | 80° / 58° | on the water |
| Nov | 65° / 43° | off the water | 0 | 70° / 48° | wetsuit weather |
| Dec | 57° / 38° | off the water | 0 | 64° / 43° | off the water |
Jet Ski column rule: on the water from a 76°F high; wetsuit weather from 66°F; off the water below.
By that rule a personal watercraft at Birmingham has 6 months on the water (May to October), 2 of wetsuit weather and 4 off the water. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
8 of the 29 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 3. Most fell in September (13), August (8) and July (5).
| Month | Storm | Category in Alabama | personal watercraft that month (Birmingham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Zeta | 1 (inland) | on the water |
| Sep 2020 | Sally | 2 | on the water |
| Aug 2005 | Katrina | 1 | on the water |
| Sep 2004 | Ivan | 3 | on the water |
Mobile averages 67.1 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in July (7.7 in), before any storm is added.
27 live listings in 9 cities; by listed type: 22 indoor, 16 covered and 22 outdoor (types overlap). No Alabama jet ski & PWC storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek RV & Boat Storage | Creola | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Cherokee Farms RV Center | Foley | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| EZ-N-Detail Boat and RV Storage | Mobile | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Zeke's Landing Marina | Orange Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Ewing Boat Storage | Gulf Shores | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Franklin Ferry Marina & Cafe | Birmingham | indoor, outdoor | Boat | |
| Foley Storage Solutions | Foley | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Legendary Marina & Yacht Club | Gulf Shores | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Coosa Island Marina | Cropwell | indoor, outdoor | Boat | |
| Dolphin Self Storage | Mobile | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Bear Point Harbor | Orange Beach | |||
| Joe Branch Marina | Adger | indoor, outdoor | Boat | |
| Lulus at Homeport Marina | Birmingham | indoor, outdoor | Boat | |
| Southeast Marine Survey Co | Cropwell | indoor, outdoor | Boat | |
| All Day All Night Storage | Theodore | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Boat |
| City | Jet Ski & PWC Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Birmingham | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Foley | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Gulf Shores | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cropwell | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Adger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Creola | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Theodore | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 29 hurricanes NOAA records in Alabama since 1851, 29 arrived in months our season rule marks as on the water at Birmingham (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Mobile the count is 29 in months on the water. 4 have come since 2000 and 5 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Alabama impacts fall most often in September (13), August (8) and July (5). A personal watercraft at Birmingham is on the water in all three by our season rule, and on the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
22 of 27 live Alabama listings list enclosed indoor space; 16 list covered and 22 outdoor spaces. By city: Orange Beach (7; 2 enclosed), Mobile (6; 6 enclosed), Birmingham (3; 3 enclosed) and Foley (3; 3 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Mobile (6) and Birmingham (3). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 9 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 22 Alabama listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 29 Alabama hurricanes on record came in months a personal watercraft at Birmingham is on the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Mobile averages 7.7 inches in July, so check the site drains.
Listings span 9 Alabama cities. The largest groups are Orange Beach (7 listed), Mobile (6 listed), Birmingham (3 listed), Foley (3 listed) and Gulf Shores (3 listed). For covered spaces, Mobile (6) and Foley (3) lead. Statewide, 22 list open lots, 16 covered parking and 22 enclosed space, so a personal watercraft owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013876, USW00013894); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).