Covington, Covington, Louisiana Hazard Report | St. Tammany Parish Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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39 Catastrophes Recorded

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Covington, Louisiana

18 Land Tracts in St. Tammany Parish , Liberty Bayou-Tchefuncta Watershed

Covington, Louisiana, located in St. Tammany County, faces a relatively high natural disaster and climate risk due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, which can lead to hurricanes and storm surge flooding. The area is also prone to heavy rainfall and high humidity levels, increasing the likelihood of flooding and water-related disasters. Furthermore, the region is part of the Lower Mississippi hydrologic subregion, which can experience riverine flooding.

The city of Covington is situated near the Liberty Bayou-Tchefuncta watershed and Lake Pontchartrain, which can exacerbate flood risks during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, being in close proximity to the Lower Mississippi River can increase the likelihood of riverine flooding. The area's relatively moderate risk of earthquakes and fault lines in the region, such as the Baton Rouge fault system, also contribute to its overall hazard risk profile.

Given Covington's location in a coastal area with a history of hurricanes and storm surge flooding, as well as its proximity to water bodies and fault lines, the city faces a complex set of natural disaster risks. Climate factors such as high precipitation levels and humidity further increase the vulnerability of the area to flooding events. It is crucial for residents and authorities in Covington to have robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies in place to reduce the potential impacts of these hazards.

HAZARDS

11

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

9

Hazard Shelters

5

Fire Stations

6

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 97.80. The area is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes, with a risk rating of relatively high and a risk value of 113,013,161.313. The parish has a history of high-frequency hail events, with a risk score of 63.16 and a risk value of 201,980.387929. Additionally, the area is prone to strong winds, with a risk score of 57.14 and a risk value of 476,793.937775.

Specific climate factors contributing to the hazard risk in St. Tammany Parish include its location along the Gulf Coast, making it susceptible to hurricanes and storm surge. The presence of water bodies like Lake Pontchartrain further increases the risk of flooding during extreme weather events. The area also has a history of lightning strikes, with a risk score of 98.52 and a risk value of 2,398,219.79929, posing a threat ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

20 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1603 mm Very High

Average Humidity

87% Very High

Plant Hardiness

9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Claudette

2021-06-23

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain And Tropical Storm

2019-07-09

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Torrential Rain

1993-01-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain