Hail History

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Hail history for Canton, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 29, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles24

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canton on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Canton

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

Hail days near Canton by year

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When hail season peaks near Canton

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (6).

JanFebMar5Apr3May10Jun6Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Canton

Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Asheville (6 mi from Canton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail at exit 37 on I-40. Also, quarter to golfball size hail in the Candler area.

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaverdam (3 mi from Canton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Sweetwater Dr.

Jun 24, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Candler (6 mi from Canton)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clyde (4 mi from Canton)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (5 mi from Canton)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canton

24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canton since 2006, on 22 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedBeaverdam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Canton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, estimatedJugtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202358 mph, estimatedCandler Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202058 mph, estimatedBeaverdam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 31, 201963 mph, estimatedSunburst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 201958 mph, estimatedHazelwood, Sandymush
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 201863 mph, estimatedCandler
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 201758 mph, estimatedJugtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 201769 mph, estimatedCandler Hgts
1 wind report		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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