Newport News, VA (ZIP 23607) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.1M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Newport News has experienced 9 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 $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2012.
Newport News has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Newport News has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport News was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 4, 1999), causing $7.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 6, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23607 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport News, VA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Newport News (ZIP 23607) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Newport News has 9 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 $17.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23607 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 26, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.1M in property damage in the Newport News, VA area (ZIP 23607). 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 →