Wanaque, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wanaque, Passaic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wanaque?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Western Passaic forecast zone and Passaic County — the most common reported hazard around Wanaque, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and flash flooding (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2017 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Oct 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2017 | Mar 14, 2010 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2026 | Dec 1, 2010 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2021 | Sep 8, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2004 | — |
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 Passaic forecast zone and Passaic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wanaque get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Wanaque, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oak Ridge Rsvr weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.9 | 9.6 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 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 Wanaque?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 75 miles east. 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 Wanaque | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 75 mi east | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 76 mi south | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 107 mi north | 10,700 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 Wanaque
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wanaque, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 19, 2021, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 11, 1995.
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 Wanaque'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.
Wanaque radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wanaque, NJ?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 75 miles east. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wanaque?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wanaque the lowest scan from KOKX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wanaque 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 Wanaque, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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