Newton, IA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Newton comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is low for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 2 claims here since 2014. 8 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Newton?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Newton to be higher than in 25% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and tornadoes.
What Newton faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Tornadoes
Strong wind
Hail
Heat waves
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Newton flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Newton, from FEMA’s records.
are insured
are insured
8 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Newton itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Newton.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Storms
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Winter Storms
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Newton total about $2.9M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.