Frenchtown, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Frenchtown, Hunterdon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Frenchtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Hunterdon forecast zone and Hunterdon County — the most common reported hazard around Frenchtown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and excessive heat (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 80 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jul 2023 | Sep 1, 2021 · 6 deaths · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Dec 2023 | Jun 28, 2006 · 1 death · $7.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 25 | Apr 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Jun 2023 | Jun 23, 2006 · 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 Hunterdon forecast zone and Hunterdon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Frenchtown get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Frenchtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flemington 5 Nnw weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 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 Frenchtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 53 miles 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 Frenchtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 53 mi southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 120 mi south | 12,700 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 Frenchtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Frenchtown, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 29, 2019.
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 Frenchtown'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.
Frenchtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Frenchtown, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 53 miles southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Frenchtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Frenchtown the lowest scan from KDIX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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