Canton, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Canton, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Canton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 257 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Canton, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and lightning casualties & damage (14 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	257	Jun 2026	Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death · $250,000 damage
Flash flooding	72	Jun 2026	Apr 6, 2003 · $50 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	14	Aug 2022	Mar 13, 2005 · $2.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	11	Jan 2026	Feb 3, 2011 · $700,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	8	Jan 2022	Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage
Excessive heat	6	Aug 2010	Jun 26, 2000 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms	5	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · $275 million damage
Flooding	4	Apr 2024	Jan 3, 2020 · $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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Canton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 22 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
KDGX Jackson, MS	22 mi south	1,300 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	133 mi northeast	15,000 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHDC Hammond, LA	145 mi south	17,300 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 221 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canton, 50 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 1996.

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, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 22 miles south. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 133 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 KDGX is about 1,300 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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