Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 23602 in Newport News, VA. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
Newport News has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Newport News has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2003.
Newport News has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport News was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23602 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport News, VA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Newport News (ZIP 23602) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Newport News has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23602 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Newport News, VA area (ZIP 23602). 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 →