Canton, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canton, Fulton 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 139 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Canton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2010 · $225,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2013 · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2009 · 1 death · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 24, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2021 | Dec 18, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canton get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Canton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 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 KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 47 miles southeast. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 47 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 125 mi northeast | 13,500 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 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canton, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 25 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 302 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 4, 2023.
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, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 47 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 78 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 KILX is about 3,200 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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