Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Georgetown, KY area (ZIP 40324). These include 37 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Georgetown is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 6, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Georgetown has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $263K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Georgetown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 2004, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 15, 2003 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40324 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, KY, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 40324) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Georgetown has 23 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 6, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40324 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 2004. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Georgetown, KY area (ZIP 40324). 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 →