Hail HistoryHome › Kentucky › Kenton County › Covington
Hail history for Covington, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Covington ranks #116 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Covington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Covington |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Independence, Hawthorne 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Covington |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Delhi 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 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Covington
Aug 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (10 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dent (9 mi from Covington)
Apr 9, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (5 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (9 mi from Covington)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Oak (9 mi from Covington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 9 mi from Covington |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 6 mi from Covington |
| Jul 13, 2016 | EF0 | Covedale 7 mi from Covington |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 7 mi from Covington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
348 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Hebron, Erlanger 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Hebron, Florence 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Wilder 17 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard, North College Hil 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Fairfax 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Monfort Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport, Norwood 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc 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.
Nearby cities
- Cincinnati
62 hail days - Florence
62 hail days - Independence
49 hail days - Fairfield
38 hail days - Mason
45 hail days - Hamilton
35 hail days - Middletown
32 hail days - Oxford
19 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.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Covington's hail history on your website with our free widget →