Rome City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rome City, Noble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rome City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Noble forecast zone and Noble County — the most common reported hazard around Rome City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2025 | May 18, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2013 | Jul 20, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 · $300,000 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 Noble forecast zone and Noble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rome City get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Rome City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ligonier 2 S weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 9.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 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 Rome City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 20 miles west-southwest. 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 City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 20 mi west-southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 98 mi north | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 128 mi northeast | 14,100 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 Rome City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rome City, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 City'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 City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rome City, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 20 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rome City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rome City the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rome City 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 City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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