Newton, TX (ZIP 75966) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $262.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $48.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
Newton has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $210M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Newton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Newton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $105M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2017 also caused significant damage ($45M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75966 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (12 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton, TX, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Newton (ZIP 75966) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
Newton has 26 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75966 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $262.5M in property damage in the Newton, TX area (ZIP 75966). 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 →