Cream Ridge, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cream Ridge, Monmouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cream Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Western Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County — the most common reported hazard around Cream Ridge, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and coastal flooding (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1999 · 4 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 67 | Feb 2026 | Oct 28, 2012 · $5.0 billion damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Sep 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 56 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $250 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 52 | Jul 2016 | Jul 7, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $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 Western Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cream Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Cream Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hightstown 2 W weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 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 Cream Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 14 miles south-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 Cream Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 14 mi south-southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Cream Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cream Ridge, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1960, which passed about 8 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 29, 1995.
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 Cream Ridge'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.
Cream Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cream Ridge, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 14 miles south-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cream Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cream Ridge the lowest scan from KDIX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cream Ridge 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 Cream Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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