Cana, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cana, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Cana, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 79 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $2.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Jan 8, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jan 2024 | Jan 30, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $4,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cana get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Cana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Airy 2 W weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 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 Cana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 38 miles northeast. 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 Cana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 38 mi northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 133 mi north-northwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 137 mi east-southeast | 15,700 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 Cana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cana, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009, which passed about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 268 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1985.
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 Cana'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.
Cana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cana, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 38 miles northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cana the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cana 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 Cana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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