Hackettstown, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hackettstown, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hackettstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Hackettstown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (99 days) and excessive heat (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | May 13, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 99 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Apr 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Feb 6, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Aug 2017 | Sep 18, 2004 · $28 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2019 | May 28, 2003 · $10,000 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hackettstown get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Hackettstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pottersville 2 Nnw weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 10.3 | 5.8 | 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 Hackettstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 66 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 Hackettstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 102 mi east | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 111 mi north-northwest | 11,200 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 Hackettstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hackettstown, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which touched down about 5 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Hackettstown'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.
Hackettstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hackettstown, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 66 miles south-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hackettstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hackettstown the lowest scan from KDIX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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