Sharpsville, IN (ZIP 46068) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $273.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 612 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sharpsville is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $271.2M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Sharpsville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Sharpsville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2015.
Sharpsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharpsville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 24, 2016), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46068 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharpsville, IN, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Sharpsville (ZIP 46068) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Sharpsville has 20 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 $271.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46068 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $273.5M in property damage in the Sharpsville, IN area (ZIP 46068). 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 →