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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Covington, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Covington, LA from November 13, 1957 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Covington, LA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Covington, LA

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reports hail up to quarter size near Coquille Park in Covington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Covington, LA
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail measured slightly larger than a quarter northwest of Covington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Covington, LA
1.75″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail covered the ground northwest of Covington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Covington, LA
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2010
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Covington, LA
0.88″ hail
Mar 6, 2008
11:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Goodbee, LA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2004
11:05 AM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2000
6:18 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2000
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Covington, LA
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
2:05 AM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1995
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail covered the ground at Waldheim.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1995
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1985
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Covington, LA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a tree down on a powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, LA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A picture on social media showed a large snapped oak tree at a home along Lee Road in Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Covington, LA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees down near Sams Club and Rooms 2 Go in Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Covington, LA
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines damaged near Three Rivers Rd and Wolverine Dr. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Covington, LA
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Interstate 12 and 190. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Covington, LA
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed public report: Measured 63mph wind gust and shingles knocked off gazebo from thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Covington, LA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Parish dispatch reported trees down at Sunshine Ave and North Harrison St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Covington, LA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Pheasant Lane in Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Covington, LA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across River Road in Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Covington, LA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office received a report of a tree down along Highway 437 near River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Covington, LA
65 mph
Jul 18, 2024
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a wind gust of 65mph recorded in Goodbee... Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Covington, LA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across Covington with a few blocking side streets. Widespread power outages across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Covington, LA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hwy. 1077 and multiple reports of damage in the Spring Lakes subdivision including a downed fence... a large outdoor playground destroyed and multiple tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Covington, LA
60 mph
May 6, 2023
1:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OFF DUTY EMPLOYEE ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS OFF OF HWY 1077.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Covington, LA
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2022
2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED A TREE ONTO A POWERLINE ON RIVER ROAD NEAR COVINGTON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Covington, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Covington, LA

10 reports
UNK category
Dec 6, 2021
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR HWY 190 AND HOLLYCREST BLVD IN COVINGTON WHERE DAMAGE WAS FIRST NOTED IN THE HOLLYCREST PLAZA SHOPPING MALL. A PORTION OF THE NORTH-FACING EXTERIOR WALL OF THE BUILDING COMPLEX COLLAPSED. THERE WAS ALSO MINOR ROOF DAMAGE AND THE FENCE IN THE BACK PARKING LOT WAS BLOWN OVER. SPORADIC TREE DAMAGE (SMALL PINES UPROOTED AND LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED) WAS NOTED ALONG 5TH AVE... SOELL DR... AND MIRE DR AS THE TORNADO TRACKED TO THE EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Covington, LA
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
9:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BEGAN AT THE BACK OF TALLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG SOLOMN DR. IT CONTINUED EAST BETWEEN COLE CT AND ARIAN LN. TORNADO LIFTED BEFORE JACK DR. NUMEROUS TREES AND LARGE BRNACHES SNAPPED. MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO ROOVES WITH MAINLY SHINGLES PEELED OFF. MULTIPLE FENCES AND MAILBOXES KNOCKED DOWN. TORNADO PATH WAS APPROXIMATELY 0.3 MILE... MAX WIDTH AROUND 30 YARDS... AND MAX ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 85 MPH. TORNADO RATED EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Covington, LA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
9:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG SMITH RD BETWEEN HWY 1081 AND HWY 1082... TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Covington, LA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
9:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BEGAN ALONG LEE RD AND TRACKED TO THE EAST ACROSS STAFFORD ROAD BEFORE LIFTING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH RD AND OLD MILITARY RD. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN... ONE TREE ON A HOME... MIINOR TO MODERATE ROOF DAMAGE. MAX ESTIMATED WINDS ARE 100 MPH... WIDTH 100 YARDS... AND PATH LENGTH WAS 1.75 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Covington, LA
F0 category
Oct 3, 2002
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down downing trees causing damage to house roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Covington, LA
F2 category
Nov 21, 1997
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Covington, LA
F0 category
Dec 11, 1985
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Apr 13, 1980
5:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Jul 8, 1970
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Nov 13, 1957
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, LA
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Covington, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,568
Households4,417
Housing units4,706
Income
Median household income$73,809
$100k+ households38.5%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,642
Attached single-family145
Small multifamily338
Large multifamily450
Mobile homes131
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share16.7%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,885
Renter-occupied1,532
Vacant units289
Home value & age
Median home value$292,500
Owner homes $300k+47.1%
Owner homes $500k+14.8%
Owner homes $750k+5.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share31.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,186
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Covington have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 59 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Covington, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Covington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Covington, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Covington, LA on October 24, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in Covington — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Covington and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Covington — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Covington address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Covington — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Covington address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Covington — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Covington, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Covington, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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