Princeton Meadows, NJ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Princeton Meadows, Middlesex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Princeton Meadows?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County — the most common reported hazard around Princeton Meadows, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds126May 2026Sep 7, 1998 · $1.9 million damage
Excessive heat95Jul 2025Jul 4, 1999 · 4 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms69Jan 2026Feb 16, 2003 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding67Jul 2025Sep 1, 2021 · 3 deaths · $50 million damage
Coastal flooding46Mar 2024Oct 29, 2012 · $500 million damage
High winds41Dec 2020Oct 29, 2012 · 6 deaths · $129 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage38Jul 2024Jun 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage
Flooding30Dec 2023Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death · $50 million damage

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 Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Princeton Meadows get?

A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Princeton Meadows, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hightstown 2 W weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.34.45.88.04.60.60.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Princeton Meadows?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 28 miles south-southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Princeton MeadowsView
KDIX
Philadelphia, NJ		28 mi south-southeast1,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KOKX
Upton, NY		96 mi east-northeast9,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDOX
Dover AFB, DE		114 mi south-southwest11,800 ftLimited — 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 Princeton Meadows

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Princeton Meadows, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 15 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 29, 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 Princeton Meadows'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.

Princeton Meadows radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Princeton Meadows, NJ?

KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 28 miles south-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Princeton Meadows?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Princeton Meadows the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Princeton Meadows 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 Princeton Meadows, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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