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Hail history for Canton, MA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canton on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Canton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Canton in the last two years.
Hail days near Canton by year
When hail season peaks near Canton
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Canton
Jun 5, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wollaston (10 mi from Canton)
May 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Stoughton (4 mi from Canton)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dorchester (9 mi from Canton)
Aug 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Stone Haven (7 mi from Canton)
May 24, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Brockton (8 mi from Canton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF0 | Stoughton 5 mi from Canton |
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF0 | East Foxboro 8 mi from Canton |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | Stoughton 5 mi from Canton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canton
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canton since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 7, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockville, Milton, Needham 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Walpole 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walpole, Canton, Randolph 3 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Foxvale, North Easton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Brockton 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Campello, North Easton, Montello 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wollaston 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Milton 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Birds Hill, Charles River, Stone Haven 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | West Quincy, Quincy, Dover 3 wind reports |
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.
Nearby cities
- Brockton
15 hail days - Dorchester
25 hail days - Boston
29 hail days - Cambridge
31 hail days - Providence
22 hail days - Fall River
10 hail days - Lowell
22 hail days - Worcester
31 hail days
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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