Hamilton Square, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton Square, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton Square?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton Square, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (92 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 92 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Jun 2026 | Sep 1, 2021 · 2 deaths · $51 million damage |
| Flooding | 51 | Jan 2018 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 32 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton Square get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hamilton Square, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hightstown 2 W weather station 5.4 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 Hamilton Square?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 23 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 Hamilton Square | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 23 mi south-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 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 Hamilton Square
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton Square, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 173 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 Hamilton Square'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.
Hamilton Square radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton Square, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 23 miles south-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton Square?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton Square the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton Square 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 Hamilton Square, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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