Hail history for Waynesboro, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynesboro since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waynesboro
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 17, 2023
17 reports on 16 days since 1972 · #104 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Waynesboro
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Waynesboro
The latest hail report in and around Waynesboro is from June 17, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waynesboro logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #104 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waynesboro accounts for 28% of the 60 reports filed in Wayne County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Mississippi town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 17, 2023 near 1 WSW Waynesboro.
The busiest year was 1996, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waynesboro 0.1
- Wayne County 0.7
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waynesboro 3
- Wayne County 13
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waynesboro 0%
- Wayne County 0%
- Median Mississippi town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Waynesboro | Wayne | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waynesboro | Wayne | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waynesboro | Wayne | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1972 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | 16:08 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 00:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | $750 | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Wayne | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Waynesboro | Wayne | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waynesboro
- Clara 12 km · 10
- Shubuta 22 km · 12
- Sandersville 40 km · 17
- Quitman 41 km · 26
- Heidelberg 41 km · 13
- Ovett 43 km · 13
- Sharon 45 km · 10
- Richton 47 km · 14
Questions about hail in Waynesboro
How often does it hail in Waynesboro, Mississippi?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynesboro since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waynesboro?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waynesboro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 17, 2023 near 1 WSW Waynesboro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waynesboro?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waynesboro had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 17, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.