Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Covington, IN area (ZIP 47932). These include 65 floods, 64 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 65 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (11%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Hailstorms account for 47% of the disaster record here, with 64 events documented. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Covington has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Covington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $8M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47932 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (65 events), hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, IN, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 47932) has 65 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Covington has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47932 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Covington, IN area (ZIP 47932). 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 →