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Hail history for Waynesville, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waynesville on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Waynesville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Waynesville in the last two years.
Hail days near Waynesville by year
When hail season peaks near Waynesville
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Waynesville
May 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maggie Vly (6 mi from Waynesville)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hyatt Creek (2 mi from Waynesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Waynesville area.May 8, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Balsam (7 mi from Waynesville)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clyde (5 mi from Waynesville)
Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (5 mi from Waynesville)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waynesville
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waynesville since 2006, on 23 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Waynesville, Balsam 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyatt Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Maggie 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Canton 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Maggie 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Maggie 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dellwood 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Saunook 1 wind report |
| Oct 31, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Sunburst 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Hazelwood 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 Waynesville; 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 Waynesville.
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