Covington, OH (ZIP 45318) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2014.
Covington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Covington has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $631K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Covington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Covington has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2024, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 45318 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, OH, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19K in property damage.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 45318) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $138K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2014.
Covington has 9 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 45318 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2024. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Covington, OH area (ZIP 45318). 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 →