Newport, TN (ZIP 37821) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newport is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Newport has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $34.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Newport has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Newport has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Newport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $22.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Sep 28, 2024), causing $11M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 18, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37821 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, TN, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 37821) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Newport has 5 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37821 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $22.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.2M in property damage in the Newport, TN area (ZIP 37821). 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 →