Hail history for Covington, Virginia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Covington since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Covington
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 27, 2000
12 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #105 of 152 Virginia places
Hail map · Covington
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Covington
The latest hail report in and around Covington is from April 2, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Covington logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Virginia town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #105 of 152 Virginia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Covington accounts for 31% of the 39 reports filed in Alleghany County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Virginia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 27, 2000 near 1 W Covington City.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Covington 0.5
- Alleghany County 1.2
- Median Virginia town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Covington 9
- Alleghany County 22
- Median Virginia town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Covington 0%
- Alleghany County 3%
- Median Virginia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Covington City | Alleghany | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.01 SE Mallow | Alleghany | 23:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Covington | Covington (C) | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 E Mallow | Alleghany | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 ENE Covington City | Alleghany | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.18 W Lowmoor | Alleghany | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Covington | Covington (C) | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Covington | Covington (C) | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 E Mallow | Alleghany | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 ENE Covington City | Alleghany | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.01 SE Mallow | Alleghany | 23:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.73 W Lowmoor | Alleghany | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Covington | Covington (C) | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 W Lowmoor | Alleghany | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Covington City | Alleghany | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Nathalie | Halifax | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Covington City | Alleghany | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Covington
- Hot Springs 28 km · 13
- Buchanan 39 km · 13
- Daleville 41 km · 11
- Blue Ridge 47 km · 10
- Hollins 49 km · 11
- Montvale 50 km · 13
- Roanoke 56 km · 88
- Salem 56 km · 29
Questions about hail in Covington
How often does it hail in Covington, Virginia?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Covington since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 152 Virginia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Covington?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Covington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 27, 2000 near 1 W Covington City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Covington?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Covington had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 2, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.