Sharon, PA (ZIP 16146) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 203 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sharon is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Sharon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Sharon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $688K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2019.
Sharon has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $251.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon was EF5 Tornado on May 31, 1985, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 16146 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon, PA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Sharon (ZIP 16146) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Sharon has 7 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 $251.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 16146 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1985. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.8M in property damage in the Sharon, PA area (ZIP 16146). 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 →