Upper Kalskag, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Upper Kalskag, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Upper Kalskag?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 73 miles southwest. 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 Upper Kalskag | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 73 mi southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 236 mi southeast | 38,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 256 mi northwest | 44,700 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 Upper Kalskag
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Upper Kalskag 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 Upper Kalskag'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.
Upper Kalskag radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Upper Kalskag, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 73 miles southwest. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 236 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Upper Kalskag?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Upper Kalskag the lowest scan from PABC is about 6,000 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Upper Kalskag 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 Upper Kalskag, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.