Rockvale, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockvale, Rutherford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockvale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Rutherford forecast zone and Rutherford County — the most common reported hazard around Rockvale, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 202 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2016 · 1 death · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | May 2024 | May 8, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 25 | Sep 2022 | May 1, 2010 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | May 2024 | Apr 15, 2001 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Rutherford forecast zone and Rutherford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockvale get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Rockvale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murfreesboro 5 N weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Rockvale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 33 miles north. 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 Rockvale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 33 mi north | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 63 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 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 Rockvale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockvale, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 10, 2009, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 318 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 2022.
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 Rockvale'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.
Rockvale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockvale, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 33 miles north. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockvale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockvale the lowest scan from KOHX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockvale 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 Rockvale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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