Natural Disasters in Covington, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 79.0 |
| Hurricane | 43.9 |
| Lightning | 37.6 |
| Earthquake | 26.9 |
| Cold Wave | 26.1 |
| Landslide | 18.5 |
| Winter Weather | 16.9 |
| Hail | 7.9 |
| Ice Storm | 7.4 |
| Tornado | 5.4 |
| Heat Wave | 3.0 |
| Wildfire | 0.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
111
Total IA Distributed
$419,031
Repair/Replace
$74,588
Rental Assistance
$9,954
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1458 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 46 | $288,009 | — |
| DR-1570 | 63 | $131,022 | $2,701 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
206
Total Claims Paid
$1,916,661
Avg Claim Payout
$9,304
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Covington has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hurricane, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (3 declarations). 206 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $419,031 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.