Hail history for Waynesville, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynesville since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waynesville
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 16, 2025
41 reports on 29 days since 1992 · #72 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Waynesville
- 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 Waynesville
The latest hail report in and around Waynesville is from May 16, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waynesville logged 24 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #72 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waynesville accounts for 19% of the 217 reports filed in Pulaski County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Missouri town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 16, 2025 near 0.55 E St Robert.
Reports were up 18% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2003, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waynesville 1.2
- Pulaski County 5.3
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waynesville 16
- Pulaski County 54
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waynesville 10%
- Pulaski County 9%
- Median Missouri town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.55 E St Robert | Pulaski | $60K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | St Robert | Pulaski | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Waynesville | Pulaski | $35K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S St Robert | Pulaski | $35K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Waynesville | Pulaski | $200K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 37%
- 1–2 in 22 54%
- 2 in + 4 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Waynesville | Pulaski | $35K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.55 E St Robert | Pulaski | $60K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S St Robert | Pulaski | $35K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW St Robert | Pulaski | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waynesville | Pulaski | $150K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Waynesville | Pulaski | $200K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NW St Robert | Pulaski | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Buckhorn | Pulaski | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Buckhorn | Pulaski | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S St Robert | Pulaski | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesville | Pulaski | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Waynesville | Pulaski | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waynesville
- St. Robert 6 km · 17
- Fort Leonard Wood 11 km · 42
- Crocker 15 km · 19
- Richland 17 km · 20
- Dixon 22 km · 43
- Stoutland 26 km · 13
- Iberia 31 km · 34
- Doolittle 32 km · 10
Questions about hail in Waynesville
How often does it hail in Waynesville, Missouri?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waynesville since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waynesville?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waynesville?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 16, 2025 near 0.55 E St Robert. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waynesville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waynesville had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2025.
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.