Rock River, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rock River, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rock River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 240 days in the Laramie Valley forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Rock River, mostly in February and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 240 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Mar 2024 | Dec 25, 2009 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2022 · $76,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2023 | — |
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 Laramie Valley forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rock River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 73 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 Rock River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 154 mi south-southeast | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 157 mi northwest | 19,700 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 Rock River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rock River, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 6, 2018, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 13, 2023, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 9, 2024.
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 Rock River'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.
Rock River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rock River, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 73 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rock River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rock River the lowest scan from KCYS is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rock River 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 Rock River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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