Hail HistoryHail history for Waynesboro, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesboro on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
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 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Waynesboro
Aug 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waynesboro (3 mi from Waynesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Two-inch diameter hail was reported in the 400 block of Raleigh Court.Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hope (9 mi from Waynesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was reported in New Hope.Apr 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crimora (6 mi from Waynesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Venus Lane just south of Crimora.May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Avon (6 mi from Waynesboro)
Jul 26, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lyndhurst (4 mi from Waynesboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waynesboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Fishersville 7 mi from Waynesboro |
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | Waynesboro 3 mi from Waynesboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesboro
152 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 24, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Afton 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Greenfield, Stuarts Draft, Staunton 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sherando, Stuarts Draft, Afton 7 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Stuarts Draft 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Stuarts Draft 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Waynesboro, Crimora 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Stuarts Draft, Lipscomb, Sherando 6 wind reports |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Greenwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Crozet 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Batesville, Dooms 2 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 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
- Fishersville
21 hail days - Stuarts Draft
18 hail days - Staunton
18 hail days - Charlottesville
22 hail days - Hollymead
26 hail days - Harrisonburg
16 hail days - Lake Monticello
16 hail days - Lexington
20 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 Waynesboro.
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