Lower Berkshire Valley, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lower Berkshire Valley, Morris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lower Berkshire Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Morris forecast zone and Morris County — the most common reported hazard around Lower Berkshire Valley, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (105 days) and flooding (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 80 | Jan 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death · $200 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $30 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | Aug 2025 | Jun 9, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Apr 2020 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Jan 28, 2005 · 2 deaths |
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 Morris forecast zone and Morris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lower Berkshire Valley get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Lower Berkshire Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oak Ridge Rsvr weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.9 | 9.6 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 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 Lower Berkshire Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 68 miles south. 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 Lower Berkshire Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 68 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 91 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 114 mi northwest | 11,700 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 Lower Berkshire Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lower Berkshire Valley, 6 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 7 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 11, 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 Lower Berkshire Valley'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.
Lower Berkshire Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lower Berkshire Valley, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 68 miles south. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lower Berkshire Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lower Berkshire Valley the lowest scan from KDIX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lower Berkshire Valley 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 Lower Berkshire Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.