Rome, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rome, Peoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County — the most common reported hazard around Rome, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Dec 2025 | Mar 8, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2023 | Apr 17, 2013 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Dec 2024 | Mar 8, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2017 | May 1, 2013 · 1 death · $28 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2021 | Dec 28, 2015 · $1.7 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 Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rome get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Rome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chillicothe weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 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 Rome?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 51 miles south. 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 Rome | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 51 mi south | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 75 mi northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 90 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Rome
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rome, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 357 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 30, 2004.
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 Rome'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.
Rome radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rome, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 51 miles south. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rome?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rome the lowest scan from KILX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rome 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 Rome, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Chillicothe, IL radar 3 mi
- Germantown Hills, IL radar 8 mi
- Dunlap, IL radar 9 mi
- Metamora, IL radar 9 mi
- Peoria Heights, IL radar 10 mi
- Peoria, IL radar 10 mi
- Lacon, IL radar 11 mi
- Washburn, IL radar 12 mi
- Washington, IL radar 13 mi
- Princeville, IL radar 13 mi