Georgetown, MS (ZIP 39078) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Georgetown has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Georgetown has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2024.
Georgetown has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2023.
Georgetown has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was EF4 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 39078 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, MS, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 39078) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2024.
Georgetown has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 39078 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Georgetown, MS area (ZIP 39078). 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 →