Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Georgetown, NY area (ZIP 13072). These include 22 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. 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 Jun 21, 2021.
Georgetown has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Georgetown has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Georgetown has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2004.
Georgetown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was Ice Storm on Apr 4, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1993), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 13072 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, NY, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 13072) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Georgetown has 6 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 13072 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 4, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Georgetown, NY area (ZIP 13072). 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 →