Flat, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flat, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 1 days in the Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Flat, mostly in October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
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 Yukon and Innoko Valleys forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Flat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 170 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 Flat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 170 mi southwest | 22,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 250 mi east-southeast | 42,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 265 mi northwest | 47,300 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 Flat
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Flat 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 Flat'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.
Flat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flat, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 170 miles southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 250 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Flat?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Flat the lowest scan from PABC is about 22,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Flat 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 Flat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.