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41011 Covington, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Covington, KY (41011)

Federal records document 158 natural disaster events in the Covington, KY area (ZIP 41011). These include 78 floods, 59 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 16 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Hailstorms account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $66.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Covington has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 22, 2014.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Covington has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 19, 1981.

💨 Severe wind events

Covington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2018.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Covington has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $940K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 19, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Weather on Jan 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Covington, KY (41011)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41011 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (78 events), hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 41011?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, KY, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 41011 (Covington) prone to flooding?

Yes, Covington (ZIP 41011) has 78 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2024.

Has Covington (41011) ever been hit by a tornado?

Covington has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 19, 1981.

What was the worst natural disaster in Covington, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41011 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 41011?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Covington, KY area (ZIP 41011). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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