Newark, TX (ZIP 76071) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (5%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 24, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2021.
Newark has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2006.
Newark has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
Newark has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Newark has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 13, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newark was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76071 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, TX, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 76071) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
Newark has 9 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 $820K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76071 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.2M in property damage in the Newark, TX area (ZIP 76071). 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 →