North Canton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Canton, Stark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Canton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Stark forecast zone and Stark County — the most common reported hazard around North Canton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2006 · 1 death · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Jul 27, 2003 · $52 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Feb 2022 | Jun 17, 2019 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $6.2 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 Stark forecast zone and Stark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Canton get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to North Canton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 8.9 | 13.4 | 12.0 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 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 North Canton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 44 miles north-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 North Canton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 44 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 163 mi southwest | 20,800 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 North Canton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Canton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1973, which passed about 22 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 366 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 North 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.
North Canton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Canton, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 44 miles north-northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Canton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Canton the lowest scan from KCLE is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North 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 North Canton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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