Quinhagak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quinhagak, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quinhagak?
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 Quinhagak, 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 Quinhagak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 71 miles north. 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 Quinhagak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 71 mi north | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 201 mi east-southeast | 29,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 346 mi north-northwest | 75,800 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 Quinhagak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Quinhagak 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 Quinhagak'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.
Quinhagak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinhagak, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 71 miles north. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quinhagak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinhagak the lowest scan from PABC is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quinhagak 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 Quinhagak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.