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Hail history for Canton, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Canton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Worthing, Canton, Fairview 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Canton |
| May 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Harrisburg 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Canton |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hudson, Worthing, Inwood 3 hail reports · closest 4 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 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Canton
Apr 5, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shindler (10 mi from Canton)
Sep 22, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Canton (2 mi from Canton)
May 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fairview (5 mi from Canton)
May 27, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hudson (8 mi from Canton)
May 25, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Canton (5 mi from Canton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF? | Worthing 7 mi from Canton |
| May 10, 2015 | EF0 | Fairview 8 mi from Canton |
| Jun 5, 2014 | EF0 | Harrisburg 8 mi from Canton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canton
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canton since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 25, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Canton, Inwood, Worthing 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Moe 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Canton, Beloit 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Canton 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Moe 3 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 79 mph, estimated | Canton 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 90 mph, estimated | Worthing, Harrisburg, Canton 7 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Inwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 86 mph, estimated | Worthing 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Canton Muni Airport 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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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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