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Hail history for Waynesboro, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 17, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Waynesboro
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro in the last two years.
Hail days near Waynesboro by year
When hail season peaks near Waynesboro
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Waynesboro
Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clara (7 mi from Waynesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported on Highway 63.Jun 17, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waynesboro (1 mi from Waynesboro)
Feb 20, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Hiwannee (9 mi from Waynesboro)
Mar 22, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesboro (0 mi from Waynesboro)
May 17, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesboro (0 mi from Waynesboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waynesboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF1 | Boice 7 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF2 | Whistler 8 mi from Waynesboro |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF2 | Chicora 7 mi from Waynesboro |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | Whistler 10 mi from Waynesboro |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF1 | Whistler 8 mi from Waynesboro |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF1 | Denham 7 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 4 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 3 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 2 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Denham 6 mi from Waynesboro |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EF1 | Denham 9 mi from Waynesboro |
| Oct 7, 2017 | EF0 | Waynesboro Muni Airport 3 mi from Waynesboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesboro
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 2006, on 29 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Waynesboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Clara 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Woodwards 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Denham 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Clara, Robinson Jct, Boice 3 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Waynesboro 1 wind report |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Clara, Denham 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Hiwannee 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Woodwards, Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Waynesboro 1 wind report |
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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