Toms River, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Toms River, Ocean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Toms River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Ocean forecast zone and Ocean County — the most common reported hazard around Toms River, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (101 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 101 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 57 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $500 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5.5 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 39 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $2.5 billion damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2018 | 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 Ocean forecast zone and Ocean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Toms River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 12 miles west-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 Toms River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 12 mi west-southwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 92 mi northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 105 mi southwest | 10,300 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 Toms River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Toms River, 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 25 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 10, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 6, 2002.
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 Toms River'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.
Toms River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Toms River, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 12 miles west-southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Toms River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Toms River the lowest scan from KDIX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Toms River 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 Toms River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.