Kivalina, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kivalina, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kivalina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 9 days in the Kivalina and Red Dog Dock forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Kivalina, mostly in February and March. Next come high winds (4 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 9 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 · $800,000 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 Kivalina and Red Dog Dock forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kivalina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 225 miles south. 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 Kivalina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 225 mi south | 35,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 487 mi south | 141,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 507 mi east-southeast | 151,700 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 Kivalina
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kivalina 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 Kivalina'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.
Kivalina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kivalina, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 225 miles south. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 487 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kivalina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kivalina the lowest scan from PAEC is about 35,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kivalina 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 Kivalina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.