Union City, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union City, Hudson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the Hudson forecast zone and Hudson County — the most common reported hazard around Union City, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 66 | Aug 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2013 | Jul 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2009 | Aug 12, 2001 · $10,000 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 Hudson forecast zone and Hudson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union City get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Union City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New York Cntrl Pk Twr weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 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 City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 60 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 City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 61 mi east | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 126 mi north | 13,700 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 City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union City, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which touched down about 25 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 City'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 City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union City, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 60 miles south-southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union City the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Union City 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 City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.