Trenton, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
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 Trenton, 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 Trenton get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Trenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ewing Twp 0.8 Ese weather station 2.8 miles away. 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 Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 27 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 Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 27 mi southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 109 mi east-northeast | 11,000 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 3 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 20, 2022.
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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 27 miles southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KDIX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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