Rome, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rome, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Rome, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 13 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rome get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Rome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 6 Ene weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 57 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 93 mi east-southeast | 8,600 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 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rome, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 12, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1996.
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, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 57 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 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 KILN is about 4,300 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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