Rome, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rome, Jefferson 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 131 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Rome, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and excessive heat (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $2.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | Apr 11, 2007 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 39 | May 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $23 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2016 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Apr 2026 | Jul 7, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $137 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $1.1 million 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rome get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Rome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sullivan 3Se weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.2 | 13.5 | 13.2 | 11.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 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 KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 5 miles east-southeast. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 5 mi east-southeast | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,800 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 Rome
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rome, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which passed about 14 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 360 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 11, 2011.
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, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 5 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 100 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 KMKX is about 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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