Atlantic City, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlantic City, Atlantic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlantic City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged coastal flooding on 88 days in the Coastal Atlantic forecast zone and Atlantic County — the most common reported hazard around Atlantic City, mostly in October and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and high winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 88 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $150 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $13 million damage |
| High winds | 54 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $300 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $30 million damage |
| Storm surge | 29 | Aug 2011 | Feb 17, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Aug 20, 1997 · $54 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 Coastal Atlantic forecast zone and Atlantic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atlantic City get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Atlantic City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atlantic City Intl Ap weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 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 Atlantic City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 39 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 Atlantic City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 39 mi north | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 65 mi southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 133 mi northeast | 14,900 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 Atlantic City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlantic City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 21, 1983, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 1, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 6, 2002.
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 Atlantic City'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.
Atlantic City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlantic City, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 39 miles north. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atlantic City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atlantic City the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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