Union Beach, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union Beach, Monmouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union Beach?
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 Union Beach, 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.
How much snow does Union Beach get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Union Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Brunswick 3 Se weather station 13.4 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 Union Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 37 miles south-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 Union Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 37 mi south-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 74 mi east-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 131 mi south-southwest | 14,600 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 Union Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union Beach, 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 23 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 1, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 124 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 Union Beach'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.
Union Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union Beach, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 37 miles south-southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union Beach the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Union Beach 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 Union Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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