Rockvale, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockvale, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockvale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Rockvale, mostly in February and January. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jul 2014 | Jun 2, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Aug 6, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jul 3, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2005 | — |
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 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockvale get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Rockvale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canon City weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rockvale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 54 miles east. 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 Rockvale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 54 mi east | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 171 mi west-northwest | 22,600 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 Rockvale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockvale. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 9, 2006, which touched down about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 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 Rockvale'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.
Rockvale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockvale, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 54 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockvale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockvale the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockvale 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 Rockvale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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