Covington, WA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Covington, WA had?
Covington has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Covington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Covington was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
When is tornado season in Covington?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Covington, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Covington.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Covington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Covington been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Covington from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Covington
What the record shows near Covington
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Covington, with 3 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Covington record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Covington, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Covington is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Covington has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.