Northern Arctic Coast storm history
Storm events recorded in Northern Arctic Coast, Alaska between 1950 and 2025.
60
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
6
Floods
0
Deaths
$50K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Blizzard Blizzard
The Utqiagvik (Barrow) ASOS site (PABR) reported meeting blizzard criteria at 0550 on 12/12/25. Blizzard conditions were observed at the site between 0250 to 0845 on 12/12/25. A peak wind gust of 55 mph and visibility less than 1/4 miles was reported at 0640 on 12/12/25.
Blizzard Blizzard
Winds picked up resulting in blowing snow and blizzard conditions during the early morning at Barrow ASOS (PABR). Blizzard conditions persisted for almost 18 hours before visibilities increased. The peak wind recorded during the event was 45 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions developed during the morning hours at Utqiagvik with the PABR AWOS reporting visibility down to .25 miles and winds gusting to 68 mph. The ASOS stopped reporting during the event, but public reports supported the blizzard continuing into the afternoon hours.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds winds associated with the front developed in Utqiagvik the morning of the 6th and continued into the afternoon. The winds caused roof damage to at least one home.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Water levels at Utqiagvik saw a quick rise early in the morning hours on the 6th, with the water level peaking around 4 feet above the normal high tide line the afternoon of the 6th. Water levels slowly receded on the 7th. A primary section of the community berm was breached enou…
Blizzard Blizzard
Utqiagvik reported wind gusts as high as 48 mph with visibility less than one quarter mile for four hours.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions were observed at the Barrow ASOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 62 kt (71 mph) at the Barrow ASOS.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |