Sharon, SC (ZIP 29742) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sharon is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Sharon 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Sharon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2009.
Sharon 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Sharon has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Sharon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29742 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon, SC, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Sharon (ZIP 29742) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Sharon has 4 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29742 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 16, 2017. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.3M in property damage in the Sharon, SC area (ZIP 29742). 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 →