Rock Hill, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rock Hill, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rock Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Rock Hill, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Jan 2022 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Oct 2021 | Sep 18, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | Nov 16, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2005 | Aug 3, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rock Hill get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Rock Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Hill 3 Sw weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.0 | 13.0 | 16.5 | 10.8 | 12.9 | 2.0 | 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 Rock Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 72 miles north-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 Rock Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 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 Rock Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rock Hill, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 20, 1995.
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 Rock Hill'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.
Rock Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rock Hill, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 72 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rock Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rock Hill the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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