Hughes, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hughes, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hughes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 1 days in the Lower Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Hughes, mostly in October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hughes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 205 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 Hughes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 205 mi east-southeast | 30,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 337 mi west-southwest | 72,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 379 mi south-southeast | 89,200 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 Hughes
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hughes 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 Hughes'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.
Hughes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hughes, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 205 miles east-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 337 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Hughes?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hughes the lowest scan from PAPD is about 30,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Hughes 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 Hughes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.