Tinton Falls, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tinton Falls, Monmouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tinton Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Western Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County — the most common reported hazard around Tinton Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and coastal flooding (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1999 · 4 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 67 | Feb 2026 | Oct 28, 2012 · $5.0 billion damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 60 | Sep 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 56 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $250 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 52 | Jul 2016 | Jul 7, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $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 Western Monmouth forecast zone and Monmouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tinton Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 28 miles 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 Tinton Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 28 mi southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 123 mi southwest | 13,200 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 Tinton Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tinton Falls, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1960, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 1, 2023, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 85 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 July 22, 2003.
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 Tinton Falls'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.
Tinton Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tinton Falls, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 28 miles southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tinton Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tinton Falls the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tinton Falls 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 Tinton Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.