Avenel, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avenel, Middlesex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avenel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County — the most common reported hazard around Avenel, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | May 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $1.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 4 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 3 deaths · $50 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 46 | Mar 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2020 | Oct 29, 2012 · 6 deaths · $129 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Jul 2024 | Jun 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death · $50 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 Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avenel get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Avenel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cranford weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 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 Avenel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 45 miles south. 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 Avenel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 45 mi south | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 76 mi east-northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 136 mi south-southwest | 15,600 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 Avenel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avenel, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on September 26, 1977, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 9, 2023.
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 Avenel'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.
Avenel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avenel, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 45 miles south. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avenel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avenel the lowest scan from KDIX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Avenel 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 Avenel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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