Pedricktown, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pedricktown, Salem County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pedricktown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Salem forecast zone and Salem County — the most common reported hazard around Pedricktown, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 31 | Apr 2024 | Oct 30, 2012 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Storm surge | 20 | Aug 2011 | — |
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 Salem forecast zone and Salem County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pedricktown get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Pedricktown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilmington Porter Rsch weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 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 Pedricktown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 54 miles east-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 Pedricktown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 54 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 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 Pedricktown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pedricktown, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Pedricktown'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.
Pedricktown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pedricktown, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 54 miles east-northeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pedricktown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pedricktown the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pedricktown 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 Pedricktown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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