Hail history for Canton, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Canton
- Last hail
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 24, 2001
29 reports on 27 days since 1989 · #36 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Canton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Canton
The latest hail report in and around Canton is from March 25, 2021, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Canton logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #36 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Canton accounts for 17% of the 170 reports filed in Cherokee County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 24, 2001 near Ducktown.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1999, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Canton 0.5
- Cherokee County 3.7
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Canton 10
- Cherokee County 51
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Canton 7%
- Cherokee County 7%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ducktown | Forsyth | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Canton | Cherokee | $5K | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 WSW South Canton | Cherokee | $2.0 million | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.8 W North Canton | Cherokee | $2.3 million | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cumming | Forsyth | $930K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 41%
- 1–2 in 15 52%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 WSW South Canton | Cherokee | $2.0 million | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 WSW South Canton | Cherokee | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 W Canton | Cherokee | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.8 W North Canton | Cherokee | $2.3 million | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E South Canton | Cherokee | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW North Canton | Cherokee | — | 23:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Buffington | Cherokee | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 WSW Canton | Cherokee | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Canton | Cherokee | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Friendship | Sumter | — | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Franklin | Heard | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cumming | Forsyth | $930K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Canton
- Waleska 9 km · 11
- Holly Springs 9 km · 10
- Woodstock 16 km · 46
- Ball Ground 16 km · 17
- Milton 20 km · 34
- White 24 km · 14
- Jasper 25 km · 25
- Roswell 26 km · 43
Questions about hail in Canton
How often does it hail in Canton, Georgia?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Canton?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Canton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 24, 2001 near Ducktown. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Canton?
The most recent report in this data is from March 25, 2021 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Canton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 25, 2021.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.