Hail History

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Hail history for Massillon, OH

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 14, 20220.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jul 26, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200641
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Massillon on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Massillon ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Massillon

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Massillon in the last two years.

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Of 41 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

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Jul 26, 2008 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Reedurban (8 mi from Massillon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as tennis balls fell on portions of the City of Canton and also across the northern half of Canton Township. Hen Egg size hail was reported at the Pro Football Hall of Fame along Interstate 77. The hail lasted several minutes at most locations. Thousands of vehicles and homes were damaged by the hail. The damage appeared to be the most extensive on the south side of Canton.

Mar 30, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Dalton (9 mi from Massillon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than golf balls was reported.

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (2 mi from Massillon)

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (2 mi from Massillon)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced damaging hail, ranging in size from quarters to golf balls. Numerous vehicles were damaged by the severe hail.

May 25, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Dalton (9 mi from Massillon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Massillon

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2025EF0Justus
9 mi from Massillon
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020EF0Massillon
2 mi from Massillon
14.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Canal Fulton
6 mi from Massillon
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Comet
8 mi from Massillon
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Brewster
5 mi from Massillon
8.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2006F1Brewster
7 mi from Massillon
4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Massillon

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Massillon since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 25, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage a reportedHills And Dales
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedCanal Fulton
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedPerry Heights
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 202670 mph, a estimatCanton, Reedurban
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202563 mph, a estimatCrystal Spgs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202563 mph, a estimatNorth Industry
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, a estimatAvondale, Canton Airport, Highland Park
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202558 mph, a measuredAkron Canton Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202463 mph, a estimatCrystal Spgs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202463 mph, a estimatSippo, Nimisila
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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 Massillon; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Massillon.

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