Covington, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Covington is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Tammany Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, heat wave, and lightning.
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 St. Tammany Parish'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 | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 82.6 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 67.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 86.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 98.9 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 37.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Tammany Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Covington, LA at risk of?
Covington is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for St. Tammany Parish, where Covington is located, are hurricane, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Covington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for St. Tammany Parish, where Covington is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Covington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Covington carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for St. Tammany Parish.
Has Covington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 41 tornado, 37 hail, 105 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Covington since 2016.