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43144 Murray City, OH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Murray City, OH (43144)

Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Murray City, OH area (ZIP 43144). These include 27 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Murray City is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Murray City has experienced 5 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2018.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Murray City has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.

🌍 Earthquakes

Murray City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 2013.

💨 Severe wind events

Murray City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Murray City was Flood on Sep 8, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 18, 2004), causing $800K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Murray City, OH (43144)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43144 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 43144?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murray City, OH, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 43144 (Murray City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Murray City (ZIP 43144) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Murray City, OH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43144 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 43144?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Murray City, OH area (ZIP 43144). 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 →

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