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Hail history for Covington, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Covington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Lebanon 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Covington |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Veedersburg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Covington |
| May 20, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Sterling 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Covington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Covington by year
When hail season peaks near Covington
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Covington
May 6, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Fountain (3 mi from Covington)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delphi (9 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): No property damage estimates were available.Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Covington (0 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported by an emergency management official in this location.May 26, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marshfield (8 mi from Covington)
Mar 26, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Veedersburg (7 mi from Covington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2018 | EF0 | Veedersburg 4 mi from Covington |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Rileysburg 8 mi from Covington |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Foster 4 mi from Covington |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Sterling 8 mi from Covington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Covington 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Covington, West Lebanon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Vermilion Co Airport, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rileysburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Veedersburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Brewer, Highland Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Perrysville 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Fountain 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Coal Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Brewer 1 wind report |
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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22 hail days
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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