Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 01833 in Georgetown, MA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (14 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Georgetown has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Georgetown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1991.
Georgetown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 4, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01833 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 01833) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Georgetown has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01833 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Georgetown, MA area (ZIP 01833). 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 →