Merchantville, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Merchantville, Camden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Merchantville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Camden forecast zone and Camden County — the most common reported hazard around Merchantville, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (100 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2015 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 50 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $10 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 41 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Apr 2020 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2022 | Feb 6, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Camden forecast zone and Camden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Merchantville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Merchantville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Phila Franklin Inst weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 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 Merchantville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 34 miles east. 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 Merchantville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 34 mi east | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 80 mi south-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,700 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 Merchantville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Merchantville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1969.
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 Merchantville'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.
Merchantville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Merchantville, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 34 miles east. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Merchantville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Merchantville the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Merchantville 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 Merchantville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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