Hail History

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Hail history for North Canton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 26, 2008
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Canton on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near North Canton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261 in
quarter		Lakemore
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from North Canton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Canton		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 6, 20241 in
quarter		Louisville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from North 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 North Canton by year

106307308209210511212413114151611718319520211222312425226

When hail season peaks near North Canton

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and August (6).

1JanFeb2Mar2Apr5May12Jun4Jul6Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Canton

Jul 26, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reedurban (7 mi from North 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.

Jun 13, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Louisville (9 mi from North Canton)

Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Perry Hgts (5 mi from North Canton)

Jun 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · North Canton (0 mi from North Canton)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Canton (5 mi from North Canton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Canton

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 8, 2020EF0Massillon
10 mi from North Canton		14.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Canal Fulton
9 mi from North Canton		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Comet
7 mi from North Canton		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Middle Branch
5 mi from North Canton		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 18, 2015EF1Uniontown
7 mi from North Canton		8.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Canton

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Canton since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 25, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 2026damage reportedHartville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedGreen, Greentown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedHills And Dales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedUniontown, Hartville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedLouisville, Perry Heights, East Canton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedUniontown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202670 mph, estimatedCanton, Reedurban
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202563 mph, estimatedCrystal Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedPortage Lakes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202563 mph, estimatedNorth Industry
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 North 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 North Canton.

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