Tununak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tununak, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tununak?
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 Tununak, 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 Tununak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 111 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 Tununak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 111 mi east | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 269 mi north | 48,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 326 mi east-southeast | 68,100 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 Tununak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tununak 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 Tununak'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.
Tununak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tununak, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 111 miles east. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 269 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tununak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tununak the lowest scan from PABC is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tununak 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 Tununak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.