Georgetown, DE (ZIP 19947) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
The dominant hazard type for Georgetown is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Georgetown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Georgetown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was EF1 Tornado on Jul 15, 1992, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19947 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, DE, with 18 events documented.
Georgetown has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19947 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1992. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Georgetown, DE area (ZIP 19947). 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 →