Sharon, CT (ZIP 06069) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Sharon has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Sharon has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Sharon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06069 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon, CT, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Sharon (ZIP 06069) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Sharon has 5 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06069 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Sharon, CT area (ZIP 06069). 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 →