Nunapitchuk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nunapitchuk, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nunapitchuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 2 days in the Interior Kuskokwim Delta forecast zone and Bethel County — the most common reported hazard around Nunapitchuk, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (1 days) and ice storms & sleet (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
| 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 Interior Kuskokwim Delta forecast zone and Bethel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nunapitchuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 21 miles east-southeast. 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 Nunapitchuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 21 mi east-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 254 mi southeast | 44,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 266 mi north-northwest | 47,500 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 Nunapitchuk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Nunapitchuk 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 Nunapitchuk'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.
Nunapitchuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nunapitchuk, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 21 miles east-southeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 254 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Nunapitchuk?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Nunapitchuk the lowest scan from PABC is about 1,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Nunapitchuk 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 Nunapitchuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bethel, AK radar 23 mi