Covington, MI (ZIP 49919) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 6 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $628K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Covington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
Covington has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was Flood on Apr 28, 2013, which caused $2.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 12, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49919 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $628K in property damage.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 49919) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49919 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 28, 2013. This event caused $2.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Covington, MI area (ZIP 49919). 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 →