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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Covington, TN from September 3, 1970 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38019 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Covington, TN · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Covington, TN

27 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 15, 2022
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Covington, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Henning, TN
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL AT THE HIGHWAY 54 BRIDGE OVER THE HATCHIE RIVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Turnpike, TN
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL FELL IN COVINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2016
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE AMOUNT OF HAIL FELL...BEGAN AS QUARTER SIZE AND DIMINISHED TO PEA SIZE. LOCATION WAS 1 MILE SOUTH OF INTERSECTION OF HWY 14 AND HWY 59 BETWEN COVINGTON AND MASON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Covington, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Covington, TN
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Covington, TN
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
9:43 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Covington, TN
0.88″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
6:46 AM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, TN
2.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Covington, TN
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
1:43 AM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least one car was damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Covington, TN
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2004
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Covington, TN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:41 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, TN
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2003
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Covington, TN
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2003
12:24 PM CST
Hail report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Covington, TN
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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, TN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed trees reported. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down at Holly Grove Road and Liberty Church Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Covington, TN
59 mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KM04 Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Covington, TN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed in Covington.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs downed in the Gift community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Covington, TN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Mt. Carmel Rd just north of Waley lane. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Covington, TN
63 mph
Mar 31, 2023
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION TT531 COVINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Covington, TN
UNK mph
Oct 2, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS COVINGTON. WINDS ALSO CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TENTS IN THE TOWN SQUARE SET UP FOR THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL. FLYING DEBRIS DAMAGED DOWNTOWN STRUCTURES AND BROKE WINDOWS AT SOME LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, TN
63 mph
May 15, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT COVINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Covington, TN
61 mph
Jun 20, 2019
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COVINGTON RAWS STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Covington, TN
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS TIPTON COUNTY... SPECIFICALLY IN THE DRUMMOND... QUITO... AND COVINGTON AREAS. ALSO WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, TN
60 mph
Jul 15, 2018
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Covington, TN
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
1:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ON ANDERSON ROAD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Covington, TN
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
1:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLES SNAPPED... POWER LINES DOWN... AND SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED WITH DAMAGE EXTENDING THROUGH TOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN COUNTY WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Covington, TN
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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, TN

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE COVINGTON HOSPITAL HAS BEEN DAMAGED WITH PATIENTS BEING REROUTED TO LAUDERDALE COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE AND WINDOWS BLOWN OUT AT CHEVROLET DEALARSHIP ON HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN COVINGTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Covington, TN
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH OF COVINGTON BLOCKING THE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 28 INJ *** EF-3.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Covington, TN
UNK category
Apr 30, 2017
1:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY 1.6 MILES SOUTH OF COVINGTON AND MOVED NORTHEAST FOR 2.1 MILES. THIS TORNADO WAS RATED EF0 WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. DAMAGE WAS PRIMARILY TO TREES AND UTILITY POLES WITH MINOR DAMAGE OBSERVED AT CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Covington, TN
EF1 category
Feb 5, 2008
5:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Antioch-Cotton Road in the Hatchie River Bottom east of Covington destroying a trailer home. An adjacent home was also damaged. The tornado then lifted as it moved into the Hatchie River Bottoms.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 E Antioch, TN
F0 category
Dec 7, 1978
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Feb 22, 1975
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Jun 7, 1974
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F0 category
Sep 3, 1970
11:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Covington, TN
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
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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, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,612
Households3,453
Housing units3,801
Income
Median household income$43,512
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,802
Attached single-family71
Small multifamily794
Large multifamily102
Mobile homes32
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share23.6%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,666
Renter-occupied1,787
Vacant units348
Home value & age
Median home value$163,900
Owner homes $300k+13.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share59.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,863
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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 27 hail, 50 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Covington, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Covington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Covington, TN is 2.75″. It was reported near Covington, TN on January 17, 1999.

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, TN, 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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