Rutherford, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rutherford, Bergen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rutherford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Eastern Bergen forecast zone and Bergen County — the most common reported hazard around Rutherford, 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 | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $900,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Eastern Bergen forecast zone and Bergen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rutherford get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Rutherford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrison weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 5.9 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 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 Rutherford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 62 miles south-southwest. 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 Rutherford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 65 mi east | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 122 mi north | 13,100 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 Rutherford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rutherford, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 213 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 Rutherford'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.
Rutherford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rutherford, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 62 miles south-southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rutherford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rutherford the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rutherford 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 Rutherford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.