Hail history for Wayne County, MO

Wayne County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 13, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 117 since 1972

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 13, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Wayne County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Wayne County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Wayne County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 20, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail size estimated. The report was submitted via mPING.

May 27, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball-size hail was photographed and relayed via social media.

March 13, 2006 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A supercell thunderstorm dropped hail slightly larger than baseballs on Highway DD, about 4 miles northeast of Piedmont. In Piedmont, hail was the size of half dollars. Greenhouses were heavily damaged by hail that penetrated their heavy plastic sheeting.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	3	30	40	20	22

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Wayne County

Has it ever hailed in Wayne County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Wayne County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wayne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wayne County, MO is May 20, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Wayne County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 13, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Missouri hail history

All 115 Missouri counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.