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Hail history for Canton, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canton on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Canton ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Canton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Louisville 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Canton |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Louisville 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Canton |
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
When hail season peaks near Canton
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Canton
Jul 26, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reedurban (1 mi from Canton)
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.May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (9 mi from Canton)
Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (9 mi from Canton)
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.Jun 13, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Louisville (8 mi from Canton)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Perry Hgts (2 mi from Canton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Massillon 9 mi from Canton |
| Mar 14, 2019 | EF0 | Middle Branch 6 mi from Canton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canton
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canton since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Greentown 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | East Sparta, Hills And Dales, Louisville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Louisville, Perry Heights, East Canton 3 wind reports |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Canton, Reedurban 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | North Industry, East Sparta 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Avondale, Canton Airport, Highland Park 5 wind reports |
| May 1, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Louisville, Akron Canton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Crystal Spgs 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Pinn, Avondale, Cairo 6 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Pinn 1 wind report |
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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40 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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