Newton, NH (ZIP 03858) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Newton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Newton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1966.
Newton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 10, 1999.
Newton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $3.3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03858 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton, NH, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Newton (ZIP 03858) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Newton 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03858 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Newton, NH area (ZIP 03858). 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 →