Canaan, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canaan, Grafton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canaan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 147 days in the Southern Grafton forecast zone and Grafton County — the most common reported hazard around Canaan, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (125 days) and flooding (84 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 147 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 84 | May 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jul 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2005 | Jun 25, 2000 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2011 | Jan 7, 1998 · $1.3 million 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 Southern Grafton forecast zone and Grafton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canaan get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Canaan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanover weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 13.4 | 16.4 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 1.9 | 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 Canaan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 82 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 Canaan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 82 mi northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,600 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 Canaan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canaan, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 25, 1969, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 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 Canaan'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.
Canaan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canaan, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 82 miles northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canaan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canaan the lowest scan from KCXX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Canaan 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 Canaan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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