Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 38352 in Luray, TN. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 128 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Luray has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $41.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Luray has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Luray 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Luray has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luray was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 22, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38352 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luray, TN, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.9K in property damage.
Yes, Luray (ZIP 38352) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Luray has 10 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 $15.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38352 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Luray, TN area (ZIP 38352). 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 →