Newtown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newtown, Bucks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 213 days in the Lower Bucks forecast zone and Bucks County — the most common reported hazard around Newtown, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (91 days) and lightning casualties & damage (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 213 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 91 | Jul 2025 | Jul 15, 2023 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 53 | Jun 2025 | May 16, 2012 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 2, 2014 · 3 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 18 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | 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 Lower Bucks forecast zone and Bucks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newtown get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Newtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Neshaminy Falls weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 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 Newtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 34 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 Newtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 34 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,300 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 Newtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newtown, 17 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 19 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1969.
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 Newtown'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.
Newtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newtown, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 34 miles southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newtown the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newtown 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 Newtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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