Highlands, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highlands, Monmouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highlands?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Eastern Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County — the most common reported hazard around Highlands, mostly in July and June. Next come coastal flooding (99 days) and flash flooding (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 99 | Feb 2026 | Oct 28, 2012 · 1 death · $5.0 billion damage |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Sep 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 57 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 52 | Jul 2016 | Jul 7, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 49 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.5 billion damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $10 million 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 Eastern Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highlands get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Highlands, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ny Ave V Brooklyn weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 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 Highlands?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Highlands | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 39 mi southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 67 mi east-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 134 mi southwest | 15,100 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 Highlands
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highlands, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an EF2 on August 8, 2007, which passed about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 1, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 22, 2003.
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 Highlands'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.
Highlands radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highlands, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 39 miles southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highlands?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highlands the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highlands 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 Highlands, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.