Sharpsburg, NC (ZIP 27878) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Sharpsburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Sharpsburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharpsburg was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $52.3M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27878 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharpsburg, NC, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Sharpsburg (ZIP 27878) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27878 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.9M in property damage in the Sharpsburg, NC area (ZIP 27878). 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 →