Hail history for Covington County, AL

Covington County has 111 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 65 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 22, 2018.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 111 since 1956

1″ or larger 65 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 22, 2018

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Covington County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Covington County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 111 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 9, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 25, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
July 22, 2018	4.0″	Softball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Covington County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Social media report of golf ball sized hail.

July 22, 2018 · 4.0″ (softball)

A hailstone at least the size of a softball was observed near Samford, AL. This is the largest hailstone recorded in the NWS Mobile County Warning area. Records date back to 1950.

July 22, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Video from social media showed that baseball size hail was falling and covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	0	7	23	45	26	7

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Covington County

Has it ever hailed in Covington County?

Yes — 111 hail events have been recorded for Covington County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 65 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Covington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Covington County, AL is June 9, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Covington County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 22, 2018. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.