Blackwood, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blackwood, Camden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blackwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Camden forecast zone and Camden County — the most common reported hazard around Blackwood, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (100 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2015 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 50 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $10 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 41 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Apr 2020 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2022 | Feb 6, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Camden forecast zone and Camden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blackwood get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Blackwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Somerdale 4 Sw weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 2.7 | 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 Blackwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 36 miles east-northeast. 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 Blackwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 36 mi east-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 70 mi south-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 137 mi east-northeast | 15,800 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 Blackwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blackwood, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021, which passed about 3 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1969.
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 Blackwood'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.
Blackwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blackwood, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 36 miles east-northeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blackwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blackwood the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blackwood 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 Blackwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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