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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Canton, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Canton, GA from April 11, 1962 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30114 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Canton, GA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Canton, GA

29 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CHEROKEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CANTON
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR CANTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW South Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2016
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL AT THIS LOCATION FROM 1015 TO 1025 PM ON APRIL 6. THE LARGEST HAILSTONE WAS ONE INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2016
2:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL AT THIS LOCATION FROM 1015 TO 1025 PM ON APRIL 6. THE LARGEST HAILSTONE WAS ONE INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Canton, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2015
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail at Reinhardt College Parkway and North Etowah Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 W North Canton, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported penny size hail near Canton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E South Canton, GA
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2012
11:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported dime sized hail in East Canton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW North Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2012
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters reported penny to quarter sized hail east to east-northeast of the Canton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Buffington, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director and the Cherokee County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail across the southern part of the county, south of Canton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Canton, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2010
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on Georgia Highway 140 near East Cherokee Street in the Canton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2007
3:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail in the area between Canton and southwest of Free Home near the Fulton county line, while the Cherokee County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail on the east side of the county. In addition, a couple of trees were down off Union Hill Road south of Free Home near the Fulton County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canton, GA
2.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
5:54 PM EST
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director, along with numerous reports from the public, confirmed that a wide swath of large and very damaging hail fell across much of the central portion of Cherokee county from three miles west of Canton to Hickory Flat, southeast of Canton. There were many reports of hail better than 2.0 inches in diameter, with measured hail stones of 2.75 inches from residents along Georgia Highway 140 near Lower Burris Road in Canton. So much large hail fell, that even 15 hours after the event, hail still lined some streets in the Canton area. The public works department had to be called out to clear ice from roadways. Extensive damage to roofs, vegetation, and automobiles were reported throughout the area. On Liberty Boulevard in the northern section of Canton, three very large car dealerships reported that their entire inventory had been damaged with damages in this area alone around $3.0 million. Over 100 privately owned vehicles were damaged at a Wal Mart parking lot located near this location. The city of Canton Police Department reported damages to their vehicles exceeding $40,000. Total damage estimate to homes, vehicles, and vegetation in the area was $4.5 million. This event ranked as the second most costly hail storm in Cherokee County's history.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Canton, GA
1.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
5:51 PM EST
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Nov 11, 2002
2:44 AM EST
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported quarter size hail in Canton and an amateur radio operator reported dime size hail in Woodstock.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
7:57 PM EST
Hail report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports were received from the public of hail ranging in size from dimes to quarters. Hail reports were received from Holly Springs, Canton, and Woodstock..
NWS Hail Report Location: Canton, GA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Canton, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines downed across roadway on Lakeview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down near Reinhardt College Parkway and Lower Burris Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down off Butterworth Road and Knox Bridge Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Bridgemill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on structure along the 200 block of Bethany Manor Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Buffington, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near Town Creek Dr and Hidden Branches Trail in Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree near Shoal Creek Rd and Whispering Woods Dr in Canton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Haynes Rd and Oakdale Rd in Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Lower Scott Mill Rd and Brick Mill Rd... Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near Keeter Rd and Holly Street in Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Bridgemill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of trees down at King Road and Birmingham Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Holbrook, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed numerous reports of trees down east and southeast of Canton... including Key Drive... Hickory Flat Highway... Union Hill Road... Buffington Way... Bishop Drive at Roy Mason Lane... East Cherokee Drive at Roundabout... Lacy Road at Bart Manous Road... Lewis Manous Lane at Bishop Drive... Peninsula Point at Harmony Lake Drive... Scott Road at Hickory Flat Highway... Shady Lane at Cumming Highway... and at three locations on Union Hill Road (at Thomas Road... East Cherokee Drive... and Henson Way). Additionally... trees and wires were down along Arliss Drive... Big Oak Drive... Union Hill Road... Garrison Trail... and Cumming Hwy at Union Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Buffington, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of trees down near Heard Road and Lower Bethany Road... and trees and wires down in the 1500 block of Lower Bethany Road and the 3000 block of Ball Ground Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Buffington, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed reports of trees down at several locations around Canton... including Heritage Drive... Riverstone Parkway... Cartersville Street... Lawson Drive... Governors Walk Drive at Blake Way... Great Sky Parkway at Reinhardt College Parkway... I-575 SB at Cumming Highway... and I-575 at mile marker 20. Additionally... trees and wires were reported down at Meridian Street... Waleska Road... Marietta Road... E Main Street at Crisler Street... and two locations on South Etowah Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported a tree down at a location on Downing Creek Trail... as well as trees and wires down along Pope Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bridgemill, GA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
7:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on a vehicle parked in a driveway on the 3500 block of Union Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Birmingham, GA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Canton, GA

4 reports
F0 category
Jul 14, 2004
5:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director conducted a damage survey and concluded that yet another short-lived, approximately 50-yard wide F0 tornado, developed in a rural area of dense woods and brush just east of Georgia Highway 140 about 6.5 miles southeast of Canton. The tornado only traveled on the ground for a distance of 150 yards. Damage was again confined to trees and brush. The Emergency Management Director concluded that it was a tornado since there was definite indication of rotation in the woods where the damaged occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Canton, GA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
2:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey by the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency and a National Weather Service Disaster Survey Team showed that an F0 - F1 tornado traveled along a path almost 7 miles long through southeast Cherokee county. The damage path began just west of the intersection of Highway 140 and Pinyan Rd. It crossed the intersection of East Cherokee Dr. and Bart Manous Road, where it was 252 feet wide. It then tracked northeast across Thomas Road, where it was 500 feet wide, across Union Hill Road where it was 590 feet wide, and ended 204 yards north of Collect Drive where it was 235 feet wide. Almost 30 homes were hit, with 3 houses sustaining extensive damage, and nine outbuildings were destroyed. Large trees were uprooted along the path and 7 roads in the county had to be closed because of fallen trees and debris. Total estimated damage was $1.1 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Hickory Flat, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 11, 1962
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Canton, GA
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Canton, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,587
Households12,118
Housing units12,954
Income
Median household income$81,642
$100k+ households47.9%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,082
Attached single-family927
Small multifamily956
Large multifamily2,698
Mobile homes291
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share7.2%
Multifamily share28.2%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,601
Renter-occupied5,517
Vacant units836
Home value & age
Median home value$369,700
Owner homes $300k+67.5%
Owner homes $500k+21.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built2004
Older-home share12.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,352
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Canton have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 114 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Canton, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Canton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Canton, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near Canton, GA on February 21, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in Canton — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Canton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Canton — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Canton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Canton — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Canton address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Canton — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Canton, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Canton, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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