Rome, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Rome, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Rome?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Southern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around Rome, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (155 days) and flash flooding (54 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	177	Jun 2026	May 29, 2013 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms	155	Jan 2026	Feb 17, 2003 · $2.1 million damage
Flash flooding	54	Mar 2026	Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage
Flooding	23	Mar 2026	Jun 28, 2013 · $3.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	22	Jun 2021	Jun 27, 2002 · 1 death
High winds	19	Dec 2021	Oct 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	18	Feb 2022	Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	10	Mar 2007	Apr 4, 2003 · $3.0 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 Southern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Rome?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 38 miles north-northwest. 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
KTYX Montague, NY	38 mi north-northwest	2,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBGM Binghamton, NY	75 mi south-southwest	6,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KENX Albany, NY	85 mi east-southeast	7,500 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 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rome, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north of town.

Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 22, 2013.

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, NY?

KTYX (Montague, NY), about 38 miles north-northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) 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 KTYX is about 2,500 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.

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