Hail history for Canton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Canton
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 13, 2023
31 reports on 26 days since 1979 · #311 of 843 Texas 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 April 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Canton logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #311 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Canton accounts for 18% of the 172 reports filed in Van Zandt County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 13, 2023 near 0.9 SE Canton Van Zandt Arp.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 1997, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (48% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Canton 0.5
- Van Zandt County 2.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Canton 8
- Van Zandt County 39
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Canton 0%
- Van Zandt County 14%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SE Canton Van Zandt Arp | Van Zandt | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Canton | Van Zandt | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Canton | Van Zandt | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Canton | Van Zandt | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Canton | Van Zandt | 00:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 50%
- 1–2 in 15 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WNW Canton Van Zandt Arp | Van Zandt | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 NE Tundra | Van Zandt | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Canton | Van Zandt | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.38 NNE Jackson | Van Zandt | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SE Canton Van Zandt Arp | Van Zandt | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Canton | Van Zandt | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.04 SSW Canton | Van Zandt | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.65 S Wentworth | Van Zandt | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Canton | Van Zandt | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 E Canton | Van Zandt | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Canton | Van Zandt | 23:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Canton | Van Zandt | 03:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Canton
- Myrtle Springs 10 km · 11
- Grand Saline 20 km · 14
- Van 21 km · 15
- Wills Point 22 km · 27
- Eustace 31 km · 17
- Mabank 31 km · 12
- Alba 34 km · 20
- Kemp 36 km · 14
Questions about hail in Canton
How often does it hail in Canton, Texas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canton since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #311 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Canton?
Most reports come in April, June, January. April alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Canton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 13, 2023 near 0.9 SE Canton Van Zandt Arp. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Canton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2026 (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?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 25, 2026.
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.