The College of New Jersey, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for The College of New Jersey, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits The College of New Jersey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around The College of New Jersey, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (92 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 92 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Jun 2026 | Sep 1, 2021 · 2 deaths · $51 million damage |
| Flooding | 51 | Jan 2018 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 32 | Mar 2020 | Jul 2, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does The College of New Jersey get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to The College of New Jersey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ewing Twp 0.8 Ese weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 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 The College of New Jersey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 29 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over The College of New Jersey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 29 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 109 mi east-northeast | 10,900 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 The College of New Jersey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of The College of New Jersey, 18 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 north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 The College of New Jersey'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.
The College of New Jersey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to The College of New Jersey, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 29 miles southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in The College of New Jersey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over The College of New Jersey the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for The College of New Jersey 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 The College of New Jersey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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