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Hail history for Covington, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in March and June.
Recent hail near Covington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Covington in the last two years.
Hail days near Covington by year
When hail season peaks near Covington
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Covington
Mar 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Walnut Grove (9 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed baseball-sized hail across southern Walton county near the Rockdale and Newton county lines. The ground was completely covered with the large hail and many vehicles were damaged.Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jerusalem (9 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): The Newton County 911 Center reported golfball sized hail in the Mansfield area.Apr 28, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Porterdale (2 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball sized hail across Covington.Jun 15, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield (2 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail ranging from the size of nickels to the size of golf balls at the intersection of Highway 278 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, damaging at least 1 vehicle.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Covington (2 mi from Covington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | EF1 | Abide Awhile 8 mi from Covington |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF1 | Covington 1 mi from Covington |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF1 | Dialtown 9 mi from Covington |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF1 | Walnut Grove 9 mi from Covington |
| Apr 19, 2013 | EF2 | Jerusalem 9 mi from Covington |
| Feb 18, 2009 | EF1 | Lassiter 6 mi from Covington |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Oak Hill 9 mi from Covington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 77 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Starrsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Plains, Oxford, Gum Creek 5 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Covington 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walnut Grove, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Abide Awhile 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Covington 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Honey Creek, Conyers 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Conyers 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Walnut Grove, Social Circle, Jersey 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Social Circle, Jersey 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Covington; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Covington.
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