Canon, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canon, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Canon, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Feb 2020 | Apr 19, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2020 | Sep 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2012 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Canon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 63 miles northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Canon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 116 mi south | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Canon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canon, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2023, which passed about 3 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 15, 2008.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Canon's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Canon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canon, GA?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 63 miles northeast. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canon the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Canon free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Canon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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