West Canton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Canton, Haywood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Canton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 96 days in the Haywood forecast zone and Haywood County — the most common reported hazard around West Canton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Mar 2026 | Apr 20, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Sep 2024 | Aug 17, 2021 · 5 deaths · $200 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2000 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · 3 deaths · $15 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Aug 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 · 1 death · $200,000 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 Haywood forecast zone and Haywood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Canton get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to West Canton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesville 1 E weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover West Canton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 53 miles northwest. 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 West Canton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 53 mi northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 58 mi southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 144 mi north | 17,000 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 West Canton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Canton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and February. The strongest was an F2 on January 10, 1975, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 13, 2013, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1986.
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 West 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.
West Canton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Canton, NC?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 53 miles northwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Canton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Canton the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West 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 West Canton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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