Dorothy, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dorothy, Atlantic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dorothy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 79 days in the Atlantic forecast zone and Atlantic County — the most common reported hazard around Dorothy, mostly in July and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $13 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · 1 death · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 50 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $100 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 36 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Aug 20, 1997 · $54 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jul 2017 | Sep 15, 2011 · 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 Atlantic forecast zone and Atlantic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dorothy get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Dorothy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Estell Manor weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 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 Dorothy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 44 miles north-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 Dorothy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 44 mi north-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 52 mi southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 145 mi northeast | 17,200 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 Dorothy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dorothy, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 21, 1987, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Dorothy'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.
Dorothy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dorothy, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 44 miles north-northeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dorothy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dorothy the lowest scan from KDIX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dorothy 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 Dorothy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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