Canton, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canton, Cherokee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County — the most common reported hazard around Canton, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Mar 2026 | Jul 30, 2024 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 43 | Jul 2018 | Aug 10, 2000 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $140,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Feb 2020 | Jul 11, 2005 · $1.6 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $45 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | 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 Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canton get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Canton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Canton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 61 miles south. 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 Canton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 61 mi south | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 127 mi south-southeast | 13,900 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 Canton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canton, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 447 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
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 Canton'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.
Canton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canton, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 61 miles south. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canton the lowest scan from KFFC is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Canton 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 Canton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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