Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 61846 in Georgetown, IL. These include 28 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Georgetown is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 65% 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Georgetown has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Georgetown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgetown was Flood on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 16, 2019 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61846 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgetown, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13M in property damage.
Yes, Georgetown (ZIP 61846) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Georgetown has 6 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61846 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Georgetown, IL area (ZIP 61846). 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 →