Covington, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Covington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Newton County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Covington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Covington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Covington 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 Newton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Covington along with the rest of the county, not a Covington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 54.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 26.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 12.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Newton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Covington, GA at risk of?
Covington 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 Newton County, where Covington is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Covington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Newton County, where Covington is located, scoring 74.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Covington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Covington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Newton County.
Has Covington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 26 hail, 35 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Covington since 2016.