Newport News, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newport News is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Newport News, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Newport News
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newport News's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newport News 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 Newport News's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newport News along with the rest of the county, not a Newport News-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 34.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 60.2 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 76.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 60.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 20.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Newport News risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
More on Newport News:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newport News, VA at risk of?
Newport News 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 Newport News, where Newport News is located, are hurricane, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Newport News's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Newport News, where Newport News is located, scoring 88.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Newport News a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newport News carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Newport News.
Has Newport News had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 59 hail, 231 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newport News since 2016.