Goshen, NJ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Goshen, Cape May County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Goshen?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 68 days in the Cape May forecast zone and Cape May County — the most common reported hazard around Goshen, mostly in July and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and coastal flooding (57 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat68Jun 2025Jul 18, 2005 · 2 deaths
Damaging thunderstorm winds68Mar 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Coastal flooding57Feb 2026Oct 28, 2012 · $50 million damage
High winds49Apr 2021Oct 29, 2012 · $50 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms48Jan 2026Jan 7, 1996 · $600,000 damage
Flooding28Jul 2020Aug 28, 2011 · $5.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill27Dec 2022—
Storm surge24Aug 2011Feb 17, 2003 · $250,000 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 Cape May forecast zone and Cape May County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Goshen get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Goshen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cape May 2 Nw weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.02.04.55.72.50.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Goshen?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GoshenView
KDOX
Dover AFB, DE		39 mi southwest2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDIX
Philadelphia, NJ		60 mi north-northeast4,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLWX
Sterling, MD		142 mi west16,700 ftLimited — 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 Goshen

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goshen, 4 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 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 1, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.

Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 16, 2025.

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 Goshen'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.

Goshen radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Goshen, NJ?

KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles southwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Goshen?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goshen the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Goshen 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 Goshen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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