Kiana, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kiana, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kiana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Lower Kobuk Valley forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Kiana, mostly in February and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | 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 Lower Kobuk Valley forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kiana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 219 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 Kiana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 219 mi southwest | 34,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 388 mi east-southeast | 92,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 430 mi south | 112,300 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 Kiana
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kiana 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 Kiana'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.
Kiana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kiana, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 219 miles southwest. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 388 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kiana?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kiana the lowest scan from PAEC is about 34,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Kiana 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 Kiana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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