Newport, WA (ZIP 99156) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Newport is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Newport has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Newport has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Newport has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2003.
Newport has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport was Flood on Mar 12, 2017, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 15, 2017), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99156 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport, WA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Newport (ZIP 99156) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Newport has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99156 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 2017. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Newport, WA area (ZIP 99156). 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 →