Upper Kobuk Valleys storm history
Storm events recorded in Upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska between 1950 and 2025.
7
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
The Shungnak Airport AWOS (PAGH) measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 0455AKST on October 12th. Winds gusted to 58 mph on three separate occasions and exceeded 50 mph 18 times.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the Upper Kobuk Valleys. The Dahl Creek SNOTEL (DHLA2) reported 9 inches of snow in less than 24 hours.
Flood Flood
Nearly 5 inches of rain fell between August 15th through August 19th, as reported by the Dahl Creek precipitation gage. The Kobuk River at Kobuk responded by rising into town after the first crest on August 20th. Kobuk experienced water over roadways and beneath homes and some ci…
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions occurred at Shungnak on the afternoon of the 15th, with wind gusts to 45 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Dahl Creek (DHLA2) SNOTEL reported 0.70 inches of precipitation, using a 10:1 snow ratio, an estimated 7 inches of snow fell in 24 hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Dahl Creek (DHLA2) SNOTEL reported 0.80 inches of precipitation, using a 10:1 snow ratio, an estimated 8 inches of snow fell in 24 hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell across the upper Kobuk Valley as the fronts moved across. The Dahl Creek Snotel station reported 7 inches of snow in the 24 hour period beginning at 5 AM on October 23rd.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |