Newport, NH (ZIP 03773) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (100%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Newport has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
Newport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03773 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, NH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 03773) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03773 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Newport, NH area (ZIP 03773). 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 →