Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season RV Storage in Mississippi

Of the 20 hurricanes NOAA records in Mississippi since 1851, 20 arrived in months our season rule marks as camping at Jackson (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov). At Gulfport the count is 20 in months camping. 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). An RV at Jackson is camping in all three by our season rule, and camping in 6 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.

2 of 7 live Mississippi listings list enclosed indoor space; 1 list covered and 7 outdoor spaces. By city: Biloxi (2; 1 enclosed), Gulfport (1; 0 enclosed), Hernando (1; 1 enclosed) and Natchez (1; 0 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Biloxi (1) and Hernando (1). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 6 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

Move it at once. 2 Mississippi listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 20 Mississippi hurricanes on record came in months an RV at Jackson is camping 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 6 Mississippi cities. The largest groups are Biloxi (2 listed), Gulfport (1 listed), Hernando (1 listed), Natchez (1 listed) and Pelahatchie (1 listed). For covered spaces, Biloxi (1) lead. Statewide, 7 list open lots, 1 covered parking and 2 enclosed space, so an RV owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.