Oakland, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakland, Bergen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Western Bergen forecast zone and Bergen County — the most common reported hazard around Oakland, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (117 days) and flooding (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Flash flooding | 117 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 2 deaths · $18 million damage |
| Flooding | 64 | Dec 2022 | Apr 15, 2007 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | Sep 2023 | Jul 22, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2026 | Jan 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Aug 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $900,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Western Bergen forecast zone and Bergen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakland get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Oakland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oak Ridge Rsvr weather station 13.6 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 Oakland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 73 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 Oakland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 73 mi east | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 108 mi north | 10,800 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 Oakland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakland, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 19, 2021, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 195 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 August 1, 2011.
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 Oakland'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.
Oakland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakland, NJ?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 73 miles east. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakland the lowest scan from KOKX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oakland 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 Oakland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.