Lower Kalskag, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lower Kalskag, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Lower Kalskag?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 72 miles 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 Lower Kalskag | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 72 mi southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 235 mi southeast | 38,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 258 mi northwest | 45,100 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 Lower Kalskag
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lower Kalskag 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 Lower Kalskag'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.
Lower Kalskag radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lower Kalskag, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 72 miles southwest. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 235 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lower Kalskag?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lower Kalskag the lowest scan from PABC is about 5,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Lower Kalskag 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 Lower Kalskag, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.