Rockbridge, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockbridge, Hocking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockbridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County — the most common reported hazard around Rockbridge, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockbridge get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Rockbridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurelville weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 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 Rockbridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 70 miles west. 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 Rockbridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 70 mi west | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 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 Rockbridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockbridge, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2019.
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 Rockbridge'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.
Rockbridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockbridge, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 70 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockbridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockbridge the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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