Lakewood, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakewood, Ocean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakewood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Ocean forecast zone and Ocean County — the most common reported hazard around Lakewood, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (101 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 101 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 57 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $500 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5.5 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 39 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $2.5 billion damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2018 | 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 Ocean forecast zone and Ocean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lakewood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 15 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 Lakewood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 15 mi southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 89 mi northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 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 Lakewood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakewood, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1960, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 10, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 97 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 Lakewood'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.
Lakewood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakewood, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 15 miles southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakewood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakewood the lowest scan from KDIX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lakewood 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 Lakewood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.