Rockport, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockport, Skagit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit County — the most common reported hazard around Rockport, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (5 days) and lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 · $103,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2007 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Nov 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 · $40,000 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 Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rockport get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Rockport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Concrete Ppl Fish Stn weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 7.6 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 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 Rockport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 45 miles west-southwest. 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 Rockport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 150 mi southwest | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 192 mi east-southeast | 27,300 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 Rockport
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Rockport since 1950.
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 Rockport'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.
Rockport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockport, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 45 miles west-southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Rockport flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Rockport 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 Rockport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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