Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Georgetown, SC area (ZIP 29440). These include 59 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Georgetown is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Georgetown has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Georgetown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was EF2 Tornado on Sep 4, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 11, 2002), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29440 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, SC, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77.5K in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 29440) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Georgetown has 16 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29440 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 4, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Georgetown, SC area (ZIP 29440). 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 →