Horn Lake, MS (ZIP 38637) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $143.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 127 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Horn Lake is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $53.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $136.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Horn Lake has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Horn Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horn Lake was EF2 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $28.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38637 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horn Lake, MS, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53.4K in property damage.
Yes, Horn Lake (ZIP 38637) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Horn Lake has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $136.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38637 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $143.2M in property damage in the Horn Lake, MS area (ZIP 38637). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →