Birch Creek, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birch Creek, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birch Creek?
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 Birch Creek, 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 Birch Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 97 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 Birch Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 97 mi south-southwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 419 mi south-southwest | 107,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 471 mi south | 132,800 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 Birch Creek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Birch Creek 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 Birch Creek'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.
Birch Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birch Creek, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 97 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 419 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Birch Creek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Birch Creek the lowest scan from PAPD is about 9,200 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Birch Creek 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 Birch Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.