Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season Jet Ski Storage in Mississippi

Of the 20 hurricanes NOAA records in Mississippi since 1851, 20 arrived in months our season rule marks as on the water at Jackson (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Gulfport the count is 20 in months on 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 personal watercraft at Jackson 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.

18 of 36 live Mississippi listings list enclosed indoor space; 18 list covered and 18 outdoor spaces. By city: Vancleave (18; 0 enclosed), Gulfport (7; 7 enclosed), Jackson (3; 3 enclosed) and Long Beach (2; 2 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Gulfport (7) and Jackson (3). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

Move it at once. 18 Mississippi listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 20 Mississippi hurricanes on record came in months a personal watercraft at Jackson is on 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 10 Mississippi cities. The largest groups are Vancleave (18 listed), Gulfport (7 listed), Jackson (3 listed), Long Beach (2 listed) and Biloxi (1 listed). For covered spaces, Gulfport (7) and Jackson (3) lead. Statewide, 18 list open lots, 18 covered parking and 18 enclosed space, so a personal watercraft owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.