Rockville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockville, Parke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 95 days in the Parke forecast zone and Parke County — the most common reported hazard around Rockville, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 95 | Aug 2023 | Jul 6, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Parke forecast zone and Parke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockville get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Rockville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rockville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Rockville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 51 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 Rockville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 51 mi east | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Rockville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1980, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Rockville'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.
Rockville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 51 miles east. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockville the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockville 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 Rockville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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