Hail History

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Hail history for Waycross, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 11, 20230.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Mar 20, 2018
Ane haili ijiin 200617
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon6
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles113

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waycross on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Waycross

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Waycross meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Waycross

Of 17 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Waycross

Mar 20, 2018 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Blackshear (9 mi from Waycross)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread egg sized hail was reported near Blackshear.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blackshear (9 mi from Waycross)

Apr 22, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Waycross (2 mi from Waycross)

Jun 2, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Waltertown (7 mi from Waycross)

May 19, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Waycross (0 mi from Waycross)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waycross

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2025EF0Waycross
1 mi from Waycross		1.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 16, 2020EF1Hebardville
3 mi from Waycross		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF0Waresboro
7 mi from Waycross		9.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF0Waycross
1 mi from Waycross		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 16, 2011EF1Ware Co Airport
6 mi from Waycross		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 11, 2008EF0Blackshear
9 mi from Waycross		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 21, 2007EF0Waresboro
7 mi from Waycross		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 5, 2007F0Dixie Union
10 mi from Waycross		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waycross

113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waycross since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 12, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 202642 mph, a measuredWaresboro, Waycross
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202640 mph, a measuredDeenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202640 mph, a measuredWaresboro, Blackshear
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202640 mph, a estimatWaycross
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202652 mph, a estimatWaycross
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202452 mph, a estimatBlackshear
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202444 mph, a measuredWaycross
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, a estimatBlackshear
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202358 mph, a estimatBlackshear
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202358 mph, a estimatDeenwood, Waycross, Waresboro
5 wind reports		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 Waycross; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Waycross.

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