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Hail history for Covington, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Covington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Henning, Brighton 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Covington |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Idaville, Gilt Edge, Henning 3 hail reports · 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 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Covington
Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henning (8 mi from Covington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail at West Tennessee State Penitentiary.Mar 27, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Covington (1 mi from Covington)
May 15, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Solo (2 mi from Covington)
May 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canaan Grove (7 mi from Covington)
Apr 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Burlison (8 mi from Covington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF0 | Fort Pillow 8 mi from Covington |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | St Peters 8 mi from Covington |
| Oct 21, 2019 | EF0 | Pleasant Hill 8 mi from Covington |
| Apr 30, 2017 | EF0 | Covington 2 mi from Covington |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Avrett 5 mi from Covington |
| Jul 30, 2009 | EF0 | Orysa 8 mi from Covington |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF0 | Canaan Grove 7 mi from Covington |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF1 | Charleston 7 mi from Covington |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF1 | Antioch 7 mi from Covington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 30, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Garland 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton, Holly Grove, Brighton Cates Airport 5 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Covington Muni Airport, Brighton Cates Airport, Brighton 4 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Mason 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton Cates Airport, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Henning 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clopton 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Garland 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Three Pt, Fort Pillow, Glimp 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gift 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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