Enter any address in Covington city, Virginia to see its FEMA flood zone
4 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Covington city, Virginia has recorded 9 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 15 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1972–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Post-tropical Cyclone Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Florence | Hurricane | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 17, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 27, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2016 | 3.00M |
| Flood | Sep 28, 2004 | — |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2003 | — |
| Flood | Feb 22, 2003 | 0K |
| Flood | Sep 19, 2003 | 2K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 18, 2003 | 0K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 1, 1997 | 3K |
Flash Flood — Jun 17, 2020
A broad closed upper low drifted across South Carolina and northwest back into southwest Virginia and West Virginia bringing persistent rainfall that eventually led to flooding. There were repeated rounds of heavy rainfall with widespread amounts of 2 to 5 inches, with isolated totals over 10 inches in a 3-day period in parts of Halifax County, VA.
Flood — Sep 27, 2018
A slow-moving frontal boundary crossed the mountains and produced 1 to 2.5 inches of rain with the heaviest falling in the 24-hours ending at 12z (700 AM local) on the 28th. 24-hour rain totals were highest across the upper James and Greenbrier river basins. The James River rose above flood stage in the upper reaches and pockets of flooding were reported on smaller streams in these basins.
Flash Flood — Jun 23, 2016
The synoptic setup for this event featured an upper level ridge over the central U.S. with several strong short-waves topping the ridge and dropping southeast across the Ohio Valley toward the central Appalachians. Satellite imagery showed a deep tap of tropical moisture into West Virginia and a strengthening upper level jet providing additional lift. A warm front was located just north of the ...
Flood — Sep 28, 2004
The remnants of Hurricane Jeanne brought torrential rains to Southwest Virginia during the 28th and 29th. This brought minor to major flooding to rivers in the area from late September into early October.On the James River, Buchanan, Holcomb Rock and Bremo Bluff had moderate flooding, while Covington, Lick Run, Lynchburg, Bent Creek and Scottsville experienced minor flooding. At Buchanan in Bot...
Flash Flood — Sep 27, 2003
Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 27th produced damaging winds and flash flooding.Heavy thunderstorm rains caused mudslides that closed Route 18 near Covington. Heavy thunderstorm rains also caused flash flooding in central Giles County with several roads closed, and Grey Sulfur Road washed out.Thunderstorm winds downed trees across western Alleghany County, 5 miles north of Eagle Rock...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Covington city, Virginia:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Covington city, Virginia that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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