Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Michigan City, MS area (ZIP 38647). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Michigan City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Michigan City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Michigan City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Michigan City was EF4 Tornado on Dec 23, 2015, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 2025), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38647 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Michigan City, MS, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3K in property damage.
Michigan City has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38647 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 2015. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Michigan City, MS area (ZIP 38647). 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 →