Hooper Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hooper Bay, Kusilvak County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hooper Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 16 days in the Yukon Delta Coast forecast zone and Kusilvak County — the most common reported hazard around Hooper Bay, mostly in April and March. Next come coastal flooding (3 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 16 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 · $100,000 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 Yukon Delta Coast forecast zone and Kusilvak County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hooper Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 150 miles east-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 Hooper Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 208 mi north | 31,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 381 mi east-southeast | 90,300 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 Hooper Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hooper Bay 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 Hooper Bay'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.
Hooper Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hooper Bay, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 150 miles east-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 208 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hooper Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hooper Bay the lowest scan from PABC is about 18,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hooper Bay 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 Hooper Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.