Newport, KY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newport is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Campbell County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and landslide.
Storm events near Newport
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newport 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 Campbell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newport along with the rest of the county, not a Newport-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 14.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 30.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 10.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Campbell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newport, KY at risk of?
Newport is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Campbell County, where Newport is located, are tornado, lightning, and landslide.
What is Newport's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Campbell County, where Newport is located, scoring 80 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Newport a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newport carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Campbell County.
Has Newport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 181 hail, 345 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newport since 2016.