Does North Gulfport flood?
North Gulfport, Gulfport, MS · ZIP codes 39501 and 39503: the ZIP codes on most of the flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around North Gulfport have filed flood claims. About 35% of North Gulfport’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 92 claims from the Census block groups that cover North Gulfport, from 1980 through 2016. 65 of them received a payment, totaling $4,459,397 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (31 claims), 2012 (15 claims), 2001 (10 claims).
What this page counts as North Gulfport
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for North Gulfport, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, North Gulfport means the 2010 Census block groups whose center lies within 1.6 km (1.0 miles) of the U.S. Geological Survey (GNIS) map point for North Gulfport (feature 1867330), each block group going to the nearest of the places we cover. Every number below is for exactly those block groups (listed in “How these numbers were made”), so the edges are approximate and may include or leave out a few blocks people would call North Gulfport. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
Past claims do not predict future flooding, and a neighborhood figure cannot tell you about one building. Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and get flood insurance quotes before you sign a lease or a contract.
Check a specific address in North Gulfport
Neighborhood figures are averages. Our address check looks up the FEMA flood zone at one address, from the same public maps: check if your address is in a flood zone.
Flood zones street by street in North Gulfport
The named streets in North Gulfport, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside North Gulfport lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside North Gulfport; the main zone is the FEMA zone covering most of that length. A street can cross several zones, so the zone at one address can differ from the street’s main zone: check the address above for that. 52 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th St | 5.4 mi | 2.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (74%) |
| Airport Rd | 2.5 mi | 42% | AE (42%) |
| Old Hwy 49 | 1.4 mi | 23% | X (unshaded, minimal) (39%) |
| Rippy Rd | 1.3 mi | 32% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (66%) |
| Creosote Rd | 1.3 mi | 0.0% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (80%) |
| Polk St | 1.0 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (81%) |
| Jackson St | 5,250 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 5,190 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Arkansas Ave | 5,100 ft | 34% | X (unshaded, minimal) (61%) |
| Cuandet Rd | 5,090 ft | 52% | AE (52%) |
| Three Rivers Rd | 4,380 ft | 18% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (74%) |
| Van Buren St | 4,230 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Louisiana Ave | 4,030 ft | 25% | X (unshaded, minimal) (70%) |
| I-10 | 3,810 ft | 5.6% | X (unshaded, minimal) (94%) |
| Texas Ave | 3,780 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (74%) |
| 34th Ave | 3,710 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Harrison St | 3,640 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Tennessee Ave | 3,560 ft | 7.5% | X (unshaded, minimal) (86%) |
| E Railroad Ave | 3,500 ft | 8.7% | X (unshaded, minimal) (85%) |
| Florida Ave | 3,410 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (97%) |
| Virginia Ave | 3,320 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Alabama Ave | 3,170 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (98%) |
| Mississippi Ave | 3,150 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Georgia Ave | 3,090 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Meadowlark Dr | 2,820 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
Streets: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads). Flood zones: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, retrieved October 25, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in North Gulfport
Share of North Gulfport’s mapped area (about 7.806 km²) in each FEMA flood zone, from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Mapped base flood elevations inside the neighborhood range from 14 to 15 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (28047C0255H, 28047C0261G, 28047C0262H, 28047C0263G, 28047C0264G): June 16, 2009, December 21, 2017.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 36% |
| AE | 35% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 29% |
What the zones mean
- Zone AE (and A, AH, AO)
- High-risk: part of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), the area FEMA maps as having a 1-percent chance of flooding in any given year (the “100-year” or base flood). AE areas have a mapped base flood elevation.
- Zone VE (and V)
- High-risk coastal areas, also in the SFHA, where the base flood is expected to bring additional hazards from storm waves.
- Zone X (shaded)
- Moderate hazard: between the limits of the 1-percent and the 0.2-percent-annual-chance (“500-year”) flood.
- Zone X (unshaded)
- Minimal hazard: outside the SFHA and higher than the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood elevation. Minimal is not zero: flood claims are filed from X zones too.
Source: FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
Flood insurance claims over time
Claims filed under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from the 2010 Census block groups that cover North Gulfport. This area is made of whole block groups, so every claim counted here comes from inside it. Only insured properties appear, so these counts understate total flooding.
By decade
| Decade | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 | $729 |
| 1990s | 20 | $188,700 |
| 2000s | 48 | $3,973,844 |
| 2010s | 20 | $296,126 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Katrina: 30 claims
- Hurricane Isaac: 14 claims
- Tropical Storm Allison: 9 claims
- Hurricane Georges: 7 claims
- Tropical Storm Isidore: 3 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 47
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 43
- Not reported: 2
How much is flood insurance in North Gulfport?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in North Gulfport costs $891 a year: the median of 27 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $826 and $1,099. That is the full amount paid for the year, the premium plus FEMA’s fees and surcharges, and every one of these policies is priced under Risk Rating 2.0. A quote for one building can be far from this: its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price. Private flood insurance is not included.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3, computed October 25, 2026.
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Before you rent or buy in North Gulfport
- Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center; a neighborhood can mix high-risk and minimal-hazard zones.
- Ask the landlord or seller about past flooding and flood insurance claims at the property.
- Get a flood insurance quote early: new NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start (FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy).
- Ask which floor the unit is on and where parking, storage and mechanical equipment sit.
Living in North Gulfport
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare North Gulfport with other Gulfport neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Gulfport on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does North Gulfport flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around North Gulfport have filed flood claims. About 35% of North Gulfport’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 92 claims from the Census block groups that cover North Gulfport, from 1980 through 2016. 65 of them received a payment, totaling $4,459,397 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (31 claims), 2012 (15 claims), 2001 (10 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is North Gulfport in a flood zone?
About 35% of North Gulfport’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. Shares by zone: X (unshaded, minimal) 36%; AE 35%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 29%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect June 16, 2009, December 21, 2017.
Which streets in North Gulfport are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Cuandet Rd lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of 10th St, Creosote Rd, Polk St, Jackson St, Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Van Buren St, I-10 and Texas Ave does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is North Gulfport in?
North Gulfport is in Gulfport, MS. ZIP codes 39501 and 39503: the ZIP codes on most of the flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines. Check the specific address for its own flood zone.
Do renters need flood insurance?
Standard renters policies usually do not cover flood. Renters in a community that participates in the NFIP can buy contents-only flood coverage, up to $100,000 for belongings.
How long does a new flood policy take to start?
A new NFIP policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase. Exceptions include no wait when the policy is bought while making, increasing, extending or renewing a mortgage, and a one-day wait in a newly designated high-risk zone within 12 months of the map change.
How much coverage can NFIP provide?
For a one-to-four family home, NFIP building coverage goes up to $250,000 and contents coverage up to $100,000. You can buy flood insurance even if you are not in a high-risk zone, as long as your community participates in the NFIP.
How much is flood insurance in North Gulfport?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in North Gulfport cost $891 a year: the median of 27 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $826 and $1,099. One building’s quote can be far from this; its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price.
FAQ sources: FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy; FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025); 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
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How these numbers were made
Area: the census-based definition above, using U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names. Flood zone shares: the area polygon intersected with FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, area computed in an equal-area projection; retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Harrison County (county code 28047), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 280470018003, 280470024001, 280470018001. Neighboring pages can share a block group, so their counts can overlap. Paid totals add building, contents and Increased Cost of Compliance payments and are not adjusted for inflation; a claim whose FEMA record shows a negative payment (an adjustment) counts as zero. See the methodology.
Sources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims - v3. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
- FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
- FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy.
- FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025).
- 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
- OpenFEMA Terms and Conditions.
- FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 25, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 25, 2026.