St. Michael, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Michael, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Michael?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 3 days in the Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around St. Michael, mostly in January and October. Next come coastal flooding (2 days) and blizzards (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2026 | Oct 12, 2025 · $125,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 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 Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover St. Michael?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 119 miles northwest. 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 St. Michael | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 185 mi south | 25,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 379 mi south-southeast | 89,200 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 St. Michael
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of St. Michael 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 St. Michael'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.
St. Michael radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Michael, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 119 miles northwest. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near St. Michael?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over St. Michael the lowest scan from PAEC is about 12,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for St. Michael 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 St. Michael, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.