Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Georgetown, IN area (ZIP 47122). These include 70 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Georgetown has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Georgetown has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $55.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was Flash Flood on Aug 4, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47122 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, IN, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 47122) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2020.
Georgetown has 13 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47122 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.4M in property damage in the Georgetown, IN area (ZIP 47122). 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 →