Georgetown, TN (ZIP 37336) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 May 6, 2022.
Georgetown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Georgetown has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Georgetown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $3.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37336 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, TN, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 37336) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Georgetown has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37336 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Georgetown, TN area (ZIP 37336). 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 →