Hail History

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Hail history for Canton, MD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 28, 2026
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles376

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canton on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Canton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Highlandtown, Dundalk
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Canton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		South Gate
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Canton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20251 in
quarter		Dundalk
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Canton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Canton by year

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When hail season peaks near Canton

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and August (12).

Jan1FebMar2Apr4May10Jun13Jul12Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Canton

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dundalk (3 mi from Canton)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail to the size of golf balls.

May 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oella (9 mi from Canton)

Aug 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arundel Gardens (7 mi from Canton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls (1.75) was reported off of Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie.

Jun 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgemere (7 mi from Canton)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Edgemere.

Jul 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highlandtown (2 mi from Canton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canton

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2026EF?Dundalk
3 mi from Canton
Jul 28, 2026EF?Green Haven
8 mi from Canton
May 16, 2025EF1Port Covengton
2 mi from Canton		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Canton
1 mi from Canton		2.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1St Helena
2 mi from Canton		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Relay
8 mi from Canton		2.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Lansdowne
5 mi from Canton		0.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Canton
1 mi from Canton		0.4 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Baltimore Martin St
9 mi from Canton		0.9 mi long, 110 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Fort Howard
9 mi from Canton		6.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1Penn Mary Jct
1 mi from Canton		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018EF1St Helena
2 mi from Canton		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canton

376 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canton since 2006, on 153 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 13, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedParkville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedArbutus, Edgemere, Pumphrey
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedRosedale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDundalk
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202661 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Elkridge, Glen Burnie
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedGlen Burnie, Rosedale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBWI Marshall Airport, Baltmore-Washingto, Baltmore-Washingt
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSparrows Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202666 mph, measuredSparrows Pt, Bare Hills
2 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 Canton; 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 Canton.

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