Laurel Lake, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laurel Lake, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laurel Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Laurel Lake, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2022 | Jan 4, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2020 | Aug 14, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laurel Lake get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Laurel Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Estell Manor weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 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 Laurel Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 41 miles south-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 Laurel Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 41 mi south-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 54 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 134 mi west | 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 Laurel Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laurel Lake, 6 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 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 16, 1993.
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 Laurel Lake'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.
Laurel Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laurel Lake, NJ?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 41 miles south-southwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laurel Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laurel Lake the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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