Evansville, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Evansville, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Evansville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Upper Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Evansville, mostly in January and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 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 Upper Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Evansville get?
A normal year brings about 98 inches of snow to Evansville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bettles Ap weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (19.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | 19.1 | 18.2 | 14.0 | 15.9 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Evansville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 171 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 Evansville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 171 mi southeast | 22,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 429 mi south | 112,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 430 mi west-southwest | 112,100 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 Evansville
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Evansville 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 Evansville'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.
Evansville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Evansville, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 171 miles southeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 429 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Evansville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Evansville the lowest scan from PAPD is about 22,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Evansville 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 Evansville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.