Kwigillingok, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kwigillingok, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kwigillingok?
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 Kwigillingok, 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 Kwigillingok?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 77 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 Kwigillingok | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 77 mi northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 246 mi east-southeast | 41,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 327 mi north | 68,400 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 Kwigillingok
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kwigillingok 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 Kwigillingok'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.
Kwigillingok radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kwigillingok, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 77 miles northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 246 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kwigillingok?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kwigillingok the lowest scan from PABC is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kwigillingok 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 Kwigillingok, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.