Murray, NE (ZIP 68409) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $135.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Murray is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $286.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $131.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Murray has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Murray has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murray was Flood on Apr 1, 2019, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 17, 2019), causing $21M in damages. Flood on Aug 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68409 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murray, NE, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Murray (ZIP 68409) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $131.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Murray has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $286.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68409 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2019. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135.3M in property damage in the Murray, NE area (ZIP 68409). 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 →