Hail history for Covington County, MS

Covington County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 25, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 69 since 1962

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 25, 2021

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: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
March 25, 2021	2.75″	Baseball
December 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
July 11, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
March 17, 2016	0.88″	Nickel

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).

May 9, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail fell in Mount Olive.

March 25, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A few baseball sized hailstones fell at the BR Cattle Company along Elm Road.

March 26, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The supercell thunderstorm, which moved across southeast Jefferson Davis county, moved across the entire central portion of Covington county from 6 miles south-southwest of Seminary to 6 miles north-northeast of Seminary. This storm produced hail from quarter to golf ball to baseball sized hail. The largest hail occurred around and just north of Seminary where baseball sized hail occurred.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	6	9	35	13	4

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 — 69 hail events have been recorded for Covington County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Covington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Covington County, MS is May 9, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 25, 2021. 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.

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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.