Hail history for Massillon, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMay 14, 20220.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 26, 2008

Hail days since 200641

Days with hail 1 inch or larger23

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Massillon 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.

Massillon 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 Massillon

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

Hail days near Massillon by year

When hail season peaks near Massillon

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

Largest hail storms near Massillon

Jul 26, 2008 · 2.5 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 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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dalton (9 mi from Massillon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Massillon

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 5, 2025	EF0	Justus 9 mi from Massillon	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 8, 2020	EF0	Massillon 2 mi from Massillon	14.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Canal Fulton 6 mi from Massillon	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Comet 8 mi from Massillon	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019	EF0	Brewster 5 mi from Massillon	8.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2006	F1	Brewster 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.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	Hills And Dales 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Canal Fulton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Perry Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Canton, Reedurban 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Crystal Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 2025	63 mph, estimated	North Industry 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Avondale, Canton Airport, Highland Park 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 2025	58 mph, measured	Akron Canton Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Crystal Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Sippo, 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.

Nearby cities

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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