ZIP code 70433, covering Covington, LA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2025.
Covington has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
Covington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 21, 1997), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70433 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, LA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 70433) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Covington has 14 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70433 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 28, 2012. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Covington, LA area (ZIP 70433). 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 →