Burlington, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Burlington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 223 days in the Northwestern Burlington forecast zone and Burlington County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 223 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2004 · $50 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 42 | Apr 2024 | Oct 30, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | Jun 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Jun 2018 | Aug 28, 2011 · $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 Northwestern Burlington forecast zone and Burlington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Philadelphia/Mt Holly Wfo weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 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 Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 25 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 Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 25 mi east-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 92 mi south-southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 233 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 Burlington'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.
Burlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burlington, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 25 miles east-southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burlington the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burlington 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 Burlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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