Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Sharon, KS area (ZIP 67138). These include 110 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (110 total). Of these, 4 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Sharon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Sharon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1990.
Sharon 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sharon was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 1998, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67138 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sharon, KS, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Sharon has 3 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67138 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Sharon, KS area (ZIP 67138). 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 →