Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Newport, NC area (ZIP 28570). These include 57 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newport is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $528K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Newport has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Newport has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $220K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $102.8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $35M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 26, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28570 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (14 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, NC, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 28570) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Newport has 22 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28570 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $102.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148.1M in property damage in the Newport, NC area (ZIP 28570). 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 →