Kotlik, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kotlik, Kusilvak County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kotlik?
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 Kotlik, 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 Kotlik?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 115 miles north-northwest. 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 Kotlik | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 115 mi north-northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 165 mi south-southeast | 21,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 381 mi southeast | 90,000 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 Kotlik
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kotlik 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 Kotlik'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.
Kotlik radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kotlik, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 115 miles north-northwest. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kotlik?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kotlik the lowest scan from PAEC is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kotlik 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 Kotlik, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.