Natural Disasters in Murray City, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 86.5 |
| Lightning | 71.4 |
| Ice Storm | 68.4 |
| Heat Wave | 48.3 |
| Hail | 47.4 |
| Winter Weather | 37.8 |
| Earthquake | 34.6 |
| Tornado | 33.8 |
| Drought | 32.5 |
| Strong Wind | 26.3 |
| Hurricane | 15.4 |
| Cold Wave | 14.8 |
| Wildfire | 12.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
18
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
156
Total Claims Paid
$2,129,301
Avg Claim Payout
$13,649
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,722,924
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
155
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4424 | Flood | 5 | $534,255 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $458,141 |
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 63 | $301,565 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $127,604 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $103,721 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $98,661 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $67,802 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $31,174 |
Murray City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 156 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,722,924 in public assistance recovery funding.