Newberg, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newberg is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Yamhill County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, heat wave, and landslide.
Storm events near Newberg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newberg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newberg itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Yamhill County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newberg along with the rest of the county, not a Newberg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 96.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 6.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 12.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 9.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 38 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 43.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 84.4 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 29.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Yamhill County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newberg, OR at risk of?
Newberg is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Yamhill County, where Newberg is located, are earthquake, heat wave, and landslide.
What is Newberg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Yamhill County, where Newberg is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Newberg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Newberg carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Yamhill County.
Has Newberg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 4 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newberg since 2016.