ZIP code 42071, covering Murray, KY, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 32 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $15.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (59%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Murray has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Murray has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murray was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $17.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 2005), causing $8M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42071 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (32 events), severe wind events (23 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murray, KY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.1K in property damage.
Yes, Murray (ZIP 42071) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Murray has 33 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 $15.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42071 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $17.2M 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 $41.4M in property damage in the Murray, KY area (ZIP 42071). 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 →