ZIP code 68759, covering Newport, NE, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 124 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Newport is hailstorms, with 124 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. 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 $825.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Newport has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Newport has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2009.
Newport has experienced 5 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Newport has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $1.4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 1999 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68759 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, NE, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $825.6K in property damage.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 68759) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Newport has 6 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68759 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Newport, NE area (ZIP 68759). 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 →