Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Moorhead, MS area (ZIP 38761). These include 32 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Moorhead has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $553K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Moorhead has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moorhead was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38761 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moorhead, MS, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Moorhead (ZIP 38761) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
Moorhead has 17 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38761 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Moorhead, MS area (ZIP 38761). 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 →