Centre Grove, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centre Grove, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centre Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Centre Grove, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2022 | Jan 4, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2020 | Aug 14, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Centre Grove get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Centre Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seabrook Farms weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 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 Centre Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 40 miles south-southwest. 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 Centre Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 56 mi northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 129 mi west | 14,200 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 Centre Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centre Grove, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 16, 1993.
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 Centre Grove'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.
Centre Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centre Grove, NJ?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 40 miles south-southwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centre Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centre Grove the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Centre Grove 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 Centre Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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