Covington, KY
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 Kenton County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
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 Kenton 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 | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 13.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 49.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kenton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Covington, KY 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 Kenton County, where Covington is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Covington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Kenton County, where Covington is located, scoring 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
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 Kenton County.
Has Covington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 162 hail, 312 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Covington since 2016.