Onycha hurricane guide¶

Onycha is a small town in eastern Covington County, on U.S. Highway 331. It is inland, so the main dangers from a tropical storm are high winds, tornadoes, falling trees, power outages, and flooding. The Onycha Volunteer Fire Department serves the area.

County services that cover Onycha¶

Covington County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Onycha. The Covington County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Covington County EMA on Nixle: Free alerts by text or email. Sign up before a storm, or text your ZIP code to 888777. Website.
• Covington County Emergency Management: The county EMA's page with contacts and links to state and federal agencies. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.atlasalabama.gov/municipalities/onycha/
• https://www.covingtoncountyal.gov/m/directory/department?did=11