Deering, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deering, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deering?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 2 days in the Northern Seward Peninsula forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Deering, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (1 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Dec 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 Northern Seward Peninsula forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Deering?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 131 miles 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 Deering | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 131 mi southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 367 mi south | 84,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 442 mi east | 118,300 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 Deering
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Deering 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 Deering'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.
Deering radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deering, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 131 miles southwest. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 367 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Deering?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Deering the lowest scan from PAEC is about 14,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Deering 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 Deering, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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