ZIP code 50174, covering Murray, IA, has 174 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 67 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 33 (61%) 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 $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (59%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Murray has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Murray has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Murray has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murray was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50174 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), floods (54 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murray, IA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Murray (ZIP 50174) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Murray has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50174 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.5M in property damage in the Murray, IA area (ZIP 50174). 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 →