Kipnuk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kipnuk, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kipnuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 8 days in the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island forecast zone and Bethel County — the most common reported hazard around Kipnuk, mostly in February and April. Next come coastal flooding (2 days) and high winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 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 Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island forecast zone and Bethel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kipnuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 96 miles northeast. 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 Kipnuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 96 mi northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 278 mi east-southeast | 51,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 318 mi north | 65,200 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 Kipnuk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kipnuk 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 Kipnuk'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.
Kipnuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kipnuk, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 96 miles northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 278 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kipnuk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kipnuk the lowest scan from PABC is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kipnuk 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 Kipnuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.