Silver Lake, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Lake, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Lake?
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 Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Silver Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seabrook Farms weather station 1.7 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 Silver Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 46 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 Silver Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 46 mi south-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 55 mi northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,600 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 Silver Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver Lake, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021, which passed about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 87 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 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 Silver Lake'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.
Silver Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Lake, NJ?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 46 miles south-southwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Lake the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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