Shishmaref, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shishmaref, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shishmaref?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged coastal flooding on 2 days in the Shishmaref forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Shishmaref, mostly in August and October. Next come blizzards (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 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 Shishmaref forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shishmaref?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 122 miles south-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 Shishmaref | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 122 mi south-southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 399 mi south-southeast | 98,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 538 mi east | 169,200 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 Shishmaref
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Shishmaref 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 Shishmaref'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.
Shishmaref radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shishmaref, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 122 miles south-southeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 399 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Shishmaref?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Shishmaref the lowest scan from PAEC is about 13,100 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Shishmaref 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 Shishmaref, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.