Sheppards Mill, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheppards Mill, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheppards Mill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Sheppards Mill, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2022 | Jan 4, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2020 | Aug 14, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sheppards Mill get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Sheppards Mill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seabrook Farms weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 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 Sheppards Mill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 41 miles south. 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 Sheppards Mill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 41 mi south | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 61 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 120 mi west-southwest | 12,800 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 Sheppards Mill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheppards Mill, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021, which passed about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 24, 1999.
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 Sheppards Mill'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.
Sheppards Mill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheppards Mill, NJ?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 41 miles south. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sheppards Mill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sheppards Mill the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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