Morgan City, MS (ZIP 38946) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 12 tornadoes, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (15 total). 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Morgan City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Morgan City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Morgan City 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 Morgan City 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 38946 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morgan City, MS, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Morgan City (ZIP 38946) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Morgan 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38946 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 $14.4M in property damage in the Morgan City, MS area (ZIP 38946). 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 →