ZIP code 53585, covering Sharon, WI, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sharon is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $32.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Sharon has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Sharon has experienced 7 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Sharon has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Sharon has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $4.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53585 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon, WI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Sharon (ZIP 53585) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Sharon has 7 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53585 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $24.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Sharon, WI area (ZIP 53585). 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 →