Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Newton, AL area (ZIP 36352). These include 27 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $158.6M. A total of 58 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2022.
Newton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $126.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Newton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Newton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 25, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36352 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton, AL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Newton (ZIP 36352) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $126.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Newton has 20 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 $32M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36352 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $158.6M in property damage in the Newton, AL area (ZIP 36352). 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 →