ZIP code 24128, covering Newport, VA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 49 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $617.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Newport has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $678K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2014.
Newport has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Newport has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Newport has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Heavy Snow on Jan 6, 1996, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 23, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24128 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, VA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 24128) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $617.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Newport has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24128 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 6, 1996. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Newport, VA area (ZIP 24128). 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 →