Rocky Ridge, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Ridge, Ottawa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County — the most common reported hazard around Rocky Ridge, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2020 | Jun 21, 2006 · $6.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | Jun 21, 2006 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 · $35,000 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 Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rocky Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Rocky Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fremont weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 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 Rocky Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 71 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 Rocky Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 71 mi east | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 82 mi north | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 129 mi west | 14,300 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 Rocky Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Ridge, 19 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 northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 22, 1982.
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 Rocky Ridge'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.
Rocky Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Ridge, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 71 miles east. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Ridge the lowest scan from KCLE is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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