Covington (c) storm history

Urban flooding was first reported from the City of Covington around 145 PM EDT (1245 EST) as two flood-prone underpasses were flooded. More serious flooding began around 230 PM EDT (130 PM EST) with numerous roads closed and eventually homes flooded. There was one boat rescue in …

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees in the city of Covington.

One tree downed by thunderstorm winds.

A lightning strike caused considerable damage to a vehicle and a nearby building, in addition to creating a small crater in the pavement at the site of impact.

The NWS Cooperative station at Covington, VA (CFPV2) set a date rainfall record for June 18th of 2.70 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EDT on the 18th. The previous date record was 1.49 inches set in 1973. It was also the 5th wettest June day on record, but well behind…

Numerous roads were flooded and closed in Covington including South Craig Avenue, South Royal Avenue and and South Highland Avenue.

The COOP station at Covington FP (CFPV2) had 2.79 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM local time on the 28th. This was the highest ever on this date (old record 1.77 inches in 2004) and the 4th highest September daily rainfall at this site, with climate records dating …

Minor street flooding was reported in Covington.

Hail fell that ranged from dime size to quarter size.

Trees were down from thunderstorm winds over White Oak Dive and Alleghany Road.

The City of Covington Fire and Rescue Department reported that several trees were down across the city, some of which fell on homes and power lines. Some homes in Covington also reported losing shingles from the strong winds.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and some power lines. A church roof was severely damaged, and a portion of the roof at the high school and at a hotel were peeled off by the winds. Several vehicles were damaged when trees blew onto them, and some homes were damaged by …

Thunderstorm winds blew three trees down. Damage values are estimated.

A tree was blown down on the south side of Covington. Damage amounts are estimated.