Sharon Grove, KY (ZIP 42280) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sharon Grove has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Sharon Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Sharon Grove has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Sharon Grove has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Sharon Grove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon Grove was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $9.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 30, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42280 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon Grove, KY, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Sharon Grove (ZIP 42280) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Sharon Grove has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42280 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Sharon Grove, KY area (ZIP 42280). 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 →