Koyuk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Koyuk, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Koyuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 3 days in the Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Koyuk, mostly in January and October. Next come coastal flooding (2 days) and blizzards (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2026 | Oct 12, 2025 · $125,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | 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 Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Koyuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 126 miles west-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 Koyuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 288 mi south | 54,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 398 mi east | 97,600 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 Koyuk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Koyuk 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 Koyuk'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.
Koyuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Koyuk, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 126 miles west-southwest. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 288 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Koyuk?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Koyuk the lowest scan from PAEC is about 13,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Koyuk 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 Koyuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.