The municipality borders Bietigheim, Malsch (district of Karlsruhe), Oberweier, Kuppenheim, Waldprechtsweier and Bischweier.

Muggensturm's area contains the municipality as well as the Ziegelhütte house in the Steinhardt and the lost settlements of Eichelbach and Frierlinde.

[3] The first mention of Muggensturm can be found in an official document of Pope Celestine III in the year 1193, where it is spelled Mugetstrum.

In 2005, the Bürgerband (citizen belt), a unique community photo album, was installed in the town hall.

[7] Population development:[8] In 2010, Muggensturm won the gold medal in the Entente Florale competition between municipalities.