Ocean City, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ocean City, Cape May County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ocean City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged coastal flooding on 88 days in the Atlantic Coastal Cape May forecast zone and Cape May County — the most common reported hazard around Ocean City, mostly in October and December. Next come high winds (70 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 88 | Feb 2026 | Oct 28, 2012 · $125 million damage |
| High winds | 70 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $150 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 32 | Aug 2011 | Feb 17, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jul 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Atlantic Coastal Cape May forecast zone and Cape May County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ocean City get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Ocean City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atlantic City Intl Ap weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 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 Ocean City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 48 miles north-northeast. 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 Ocean City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 48 mi north-northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 55 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 143 mi northeast | 16,900 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 Ocean City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ocean City, 4 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 6 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 1, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 36 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 Ocean City'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.
Ocean City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ocean City, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 48 miles north-northeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ocean City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ocean City the lowest scan from KDIX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ocean City 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 Ocean City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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