Six Mile Run, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Six Mile Run, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Six Mile Run?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around Six Mile Run, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (128 days) and excessive heat (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 128 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Feb 2026 | Mar 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 66 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 3 deaths · $26 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Jul 2021 | Jul 26, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Feb 2019 | Oct 29, 2012 · $20 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 Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Six Mile Run get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Six Mile Run, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Brunswick 3 Se weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 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 Six Mile Run?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 37 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 Six Mile Run | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 37 mi south | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 123 mi south-southwest | 13,300 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 Six Mile Run
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Six Mile Run, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 12 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 9, 2023.
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 Six Mile Run'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.
Six Mile Run radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Six Mile Run, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 37 miles south. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Six Mile Run?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Six Mile Run the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Six Mile Run 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 Six Mile Run, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.