Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Covington, TX area (ZIP 76636). These include 88 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 88 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2015.
Covington has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2015.
Covington has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
Covington has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Covington was EF4 Tornado on May 26, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 26, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76636 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Covington, TX, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Covington (ZIP 76636) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
Covington has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76636 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Covington, TX area (ZIP 76636). 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 →