Newton, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jasper County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Newton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newton 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 Jasper County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newton along with the rest of the county, not a Newton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 32.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 12.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 73.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 31.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 66.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jasper County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newton, IA at risk of?
Newton 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 Jasper County, where Newton is located, are drought, strong wind, and hail.
What is Newton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Jasper County, where Newton is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Newton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jasper County.
Has Newton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 35 tornado, 153 hail, 41 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newton since 2016.