Beaver, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaver, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Yukon Flats forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Beaver, mostly in November and December.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Nov 2025 | — |
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 Yukon Flats forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Beaver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 94 miles south. 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 Beaver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 411 mi south-southwest | 103,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 480 mi south | 137,400 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 Beaver
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Beaver since 1950.
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 Beaver'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.
Beaver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaver, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 94 miles south. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 411 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Beaver?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Beaver the lowest scan from PAPD is about 8,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Beaver 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 Beaver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.