Hail history for Canton, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Canton
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 10, 1980
68 reports on 49 days since 1962 · #4 of 246 Ohio 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 June 4, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Canton logged 19 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Canton accounts for 30% of the 230 reports filed in Stark County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Ohio town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on August 10, 1980.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2000, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (28% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Canton 0.9
- Stark County 4.7
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Canton 16
- Stark County 54
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Canton 9%
- Stark County 3%
- Median Ohio 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Stark | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | Countywide | Stark | $25.0 million | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.2 E Reedurban | Stark | $30.0 million | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1987 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Stark | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Canton | Stark | $125K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 43%
- 1–2 in 32 48%
- 2 in + 6 9%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Canton | Stark | — | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Canton | Stark | — | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Perry Hgts | Stark | — | 08:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Canton | Stark | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Canton | Stark | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.45 N Banker Hgts | Stark | $8K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Canton | Stark | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Canton | Stark | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Canton | Stark | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Canton | Stark | — | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Canton | Stark | — | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Canton | Stark | $10K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Canton
- North Canton 8 km · 13
- Louisville 9 km · 13
- Massillon 14 km · 33
- Hartville 17 km · 13
- Uniontown 17 km · 11
- Waynesburg 18 km · 11
- Green 19 km · 14
- Alliance 24 km · 21
Questions about hail in Canton
How often does it hail in Canton, Ohio?
68 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Canton?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Canton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 10, 1980. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Canton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2020 (1.00 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 June 4, 2020.
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.