Hail History

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Hail history for Waynesboro, PA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 7, 2023
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles160

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Waynesboro

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro in the last two years.

Hail days near Waynesboro by year

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When hail season peaks near Waynesboro

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and July (5).

JanFebMar2Apr3May4Jun5Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Waynesboro

Aug 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cavetown (7 mi from Waynesboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diamter hail was reported in the 100 block of Vody's Court.

May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marion (9 mi from Waynesboro)

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Edgemont (4 mi from Waynesboro)

Aug 17, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Greencastle (8 mi from Waynesboro)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Greencastle (9 mi from Waynesboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waynesboro

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2022EF0Grindstone Hill
7 mi from Waynesboro		0.3 mi long, 185 yd wide
Aug 26, 2012EF0Milnor
9 mi from Waynesboro		5.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 26, 2011EF1Zumbro
9 mi from Waynesboro		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesboro

160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBridgeport, Smithsburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWolfsville, Marion, Fairfield
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedHagerstown, Waynesboro
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedRouzerville, Marion
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedMont Alto, Duffield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedRouzerville, Clay Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202670 mph, measuredHagerstown Rgnl, Waynesboro
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, measuredLantz
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202566 mph, measuredHagerstown Rgnl, Paramt, Lantz
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMiddleburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Waynesboro; 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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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 Waynesboro.

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