Hail History

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Hail history for Waynesboro, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 7, 20230.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 15, 2008
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles86

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 15, 2008. 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

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When hail season peaks near Waynesboro

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).

JanFeb3Mar4Apr5May3JunJul1AugSep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Waynesboro

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shell Bluff (7 mi from Waynesboro)

National Weather Service description (English): One home suffered moderate damage from large hail and a tornado. Windows were broken from the hail and siding was severely damaged.

Jun 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesboro (7 mi from Waynesboro)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesboro (6 mi from Waynesboro)

Oct 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · St Clair (9 mi from Waynesboro)

Apr 28, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesboro Burke Airport (4 mi from Waynesboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waynesboro

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 21, 2017EF1Waynesboro Burke Airport
3 mi from Waynesboro		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF2Greens Cut
10 mi from Waynesboro		4.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 16, 2011EF1Shell Bluff
7 mi from Waynesboro		6.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF1Shell Bluff
7 mi from Waynesboro		15.2 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesboro

86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 2006, on 63 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedWaynesboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedWaynesboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedWaynesboro
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202660 mph, estimatedGreens Cut
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedShell Bluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202560 mph, estimatedWaynesboro, Waynesboro Burke Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedAlexander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202560 mph, estimatedWaynesboro Burke Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, estimatedMunnerlyn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWaynesboro Burke Airport
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.

Nearby cities

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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