Hail HistoryHail history for Covington, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Covington on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 24, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.
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 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Covington
Jun 21, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cliffdale (7 mi from Covington)
Jul 24, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mallow (5 mi from Covington)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Callaghan (5 mi from Covington)
Jun 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Covington City (4 mi from Covington)
May 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Clifton Forge City (9 mi from Covington)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Covington
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Covington since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Feb 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Callaghan, Natural Well 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Hollins 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hollins 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Covington City, Hollins 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowmoor 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hematite 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Falling Spg, Natural Well 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton Forge City 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Clearwater Park, Clifton Forge City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Callaghan, Covington 2 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.
Nearby cities
- Clifton Forge
22 hail days - Lewisburg
18 hail days - Lexington
20 hail days - Hollins
65 hail days - Salem
52 hail days - Buena Vista
22 hail days - Vinton
72 hail days - Roanoke
68 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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