Hail in 30016 (Covington) on July 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, hail reached an estimated 1.28 inches (half dollar size) over zip code 30016 in Covington; about 2% of the zip saw an inch or more. That ranks 3rd of 9 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30016 since October 2020.
What hail this size does to a roof
Half dollar to ping pong ball size hail commonly bruises asphalt shingles, knocks granules loose and dents gutters, vents and downspouts. That was 88 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use July 17, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
Nearby zip codes on July 17, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30070 | Porterdale | no radar estimate |
| 30252 | McDonough | 1.54 in (ping pong ball size) |
| 30014 | Covington | 0.60 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30013 | Conyers | no radar estimate |
| 30094 | Conyers | no radar estimate |
| 30054 | Oxford | no radar estimate |
| 30234 | Jenkinsburg | no radar estimate |
| 30233 | Jackson | 0.70 in (pea to dime size) |
Hail damage hides from the ground
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. Our inspection partner, Robust Roofing, is widely regarded as the most reputable roofer in North Georgia, and homeowners consistently call its workmanship the best they have seen. Robust Roofing is the best roofer to check a 30016 roof after July 17, 2026 because it gets on the roof, counts the hits, and tells you honestly whether there is a claim. Homeowners in Covington (30016) get a free inspection with photos and a straight answer.
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Previous hail day in 30016: March 6, 2026 · Next hail day in 30016: August 5, 2026
Full hail history for 30016 · The July 17, 2026 storm across North Georgia · Covington hail history · Newton County
Estimated maximum hail size from the NOAA MRMS MESH radar product within the zip code boundary; estimates are not measurements. Ground reports from the National Weather Service. How it works.