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Hail history for Waynesville, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesville on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Waynesville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3 in tea cup | Gospel Ridge, St Robert, Laquey 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Waynesville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Waynesville by year
When hail season peaks near Waynesville
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Waynesville
May 16, 2025 · 3 in (tea cup) · Gospel Ridge (1 mi from Waynesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Report of two inch size hail that caused damage to vehicles.Mar 27, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Laquey (7 mi from Waynesville)
Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waynesville (0 mi from Waynesville)
Apr 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bloodland (8 mi from Waynesville)
Jul 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crocker (9 mi from Waynesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waynesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | EF0 | Franks 7 mi from Waynesville |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | Bloodland 10 mi from Waynesville |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | Hooker 9 mi from Waynesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesville
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesville since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 27, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Waynesville 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hooker 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Devils Elbow 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Robert 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Turkey Ridge 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Hooker, St Robert, Buckhorn 12 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Crocker 1 wind report |
| Nov 14, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Devils Elbow 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Laquey, St Robert, Fort Leonard Wood 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Waynesville, Robert, Fort Leonard Wood 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Waynesville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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48 hail days - Saint James
39 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Waynesville.
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