Newton, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harvey County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, tornado, 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 Harvey 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 | 67.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 38.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 49.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 40 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harvey County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newton, KS at risk of?
Newton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Harvey County, where Newton is located, are winter weather, tornado, and hail.
What is Newton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Harvey County, where Newton is located, scoring 81.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Newton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newton carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Harvey County.
Has Newton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 298 hail, 96 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newton since 2016.