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Hail history for Covington, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 7, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and March.
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 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Covington
Feb 7, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bush (10 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golf balls was reported near Bush.May 29, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Covington (0 mi from Covington)
Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Covington (4 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail covered the ground northwest of Covington.Jun 9, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mandeville (8 mi from Covington)
Mar 31, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Abita Spgs (2 mi from Covington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Blond 8 mi from Covington |
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Waldheim 9 mi from Covington |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | Houltonville 8 mi from Covington |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF0 | Covington Airport 8 mi from Covington |
| Dec 6, 2021 | EF0 | Claiborne 3 mi from Covington |
| Oct 27, 2021 | EF0 | Lewisburg 7 mi from Covington |
| May 18, 2021 | EF0 | Houltonville 8 mi from Covington |
| May 14, 2020 | EF1 | Houltonville 5 mi from Covington |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF1 | Mandeville 7 mi from Covington |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF0 | Goodbee 4 mi from Covington |
| May 12, 2017 | EF0 | Goodbee 7 mi from Covington |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF1 | Goodbee 8 mi from Covington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 18, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Covington, Madisonville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage reported | Covington 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Mandeville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Mandeville, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewisburg 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Houltonville 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chinchuba 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Covington 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Houltonville 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chinchuba 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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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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