ZIP code 19079, covering Sharon Hill, PA, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Sharon Hill has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Sharon Hill has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2013.
Sharon Hill has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
Sharon Hill has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon Hill was EF1 Tornado on Sep 27, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 9, 2010), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 19079 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon Hill, PA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Sharon Hill (ZIP 19079) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Sharon Hill has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 19079 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 27, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Sharon Hill, PA area (ZIP 19079). 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 →