Murray, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Murray is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Calloway County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, ice storm, and winter weather.
Storm events near Murray
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Murray's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Murray itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Calloway County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Murray along with the rest of the county, not a Murray-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 50.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 73.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 39.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 65.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 63.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Calloway County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Murray, KY at risk of?
Murray is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Calloway County, where Murray is located, are earthquake, ice storm, and winter weather.
What is Murray's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Calloway County, where Murray is located, scoring 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Murray a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Murray carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Calloway County.
Has Murray had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 46 tornado, 91 hail, 106 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Murray since 2016.