Manokotak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manokotak, Dillingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manokotak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 1 days in the Northern Bristol Bay Coast forecast zone and Dillingham County — the most common reported hazard around Manokotak, mostly in January. Next come wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 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 Northern Bristol Bay Coast forecast zone and Dillingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Manokotak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 82 miles east. 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 Manokotak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 82 mi east | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 175 mi northwest | 23,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 297 mi east-northeast | 57,800 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 Manokotak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Manokotak 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 Manokotak'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.
Manokotak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manokotak, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 82 miles east. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Manokotak?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Manokotak the lowest scan from PAKC is about 7,200 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Manokotak 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 Manokotak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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