Best Weather Radio Emergency Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free weather radio emergency apps? 19 of our 245+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Weather Radio Emergency Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio$4.994.3★ (9.7K)NoYesSep 2026
2Emergency: Severe Weather AppEmergency: Severe Weather AppFree4.8★ (7.2K)NoNoSep 2026
3Emergency Incidents with RadioEmergency Incidents with RadioFree3.5★ (27)YesNoAug 2026
4NOAA Local Weather RadioNOAA Local Weather RadioFree4.8★ (36)NoYesSep 2026
5Local Weather Radar & ForecastLocal Weather Radar & ForecastFree4.6★ (34K)YesNoSep 2026
6NOAA Weather Radio PlusNOAA Weather Radio PlusFree1.8★ (170)YesNoSep 2026
7AlerWXRadioAlerWXRadioFree5.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
8MontCo Incidents and RadioMontCo Incidents and RadioFree2.7★ (11)YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Weather Radio Emergency

NOAA Weather Radio#1

NOAA Weather Radio by Christopher Coudriet

NOAA Alerts, Radar & Forecasts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.3😐(9.7K ratings)
$4.99In-App Purchases
#8in Weather
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Access live NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts with rewind and replay functionality. Receive critical weather alerts, forecasts, and current conditions for your location or chosen stations. Features include radar maps, lightning detection, and sharing capabilities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient weather radio on phone
  • 🔒 Trustworthy NOAA data source
  • 👍 Customizable alerts and notifications
  • 👍 Detailed weather information
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and outdoor activities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable radio station connections
  • 🐛 Offline stations not working
  • 🐛 Alerts and notifications not working for some users
  • 🐛 Radar and weather data not always up-to-date
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
Emergency: Severe Weather App#2

Emergency: Severe Weather App by American Red Cross

Alerts, Maps, Radar & Shelters
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😐(7.2K ratings)
Free
#62in Weather
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Stay safe during extreme weather and disasters with real-time alerts, interactive preparedness guides, and essential tools. This app provides official weather notifications, live maps, and helps locate shelters and services when you need them most.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy user interface
  • 👍 Accessible to the blind
  • 🚀 Sends immediate notifications
  • 👍 Keeps users informed about hazards
  • 👍 Provides emergency preparedness information

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Notifications too loud even with volume down
  • 🔁 Repeated notifications for the same event
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and alerts
  • 🔍 Inability to customize alert radius
  • 🔌 Alerts not working during power outages

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FAQ about Weather Radio Emergency

What are the best weather radio emergency apps for iPhone?
NOAA Weather Radio tops our weather radio emergency apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 9.7K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.
Yes — 19 of the top weather radio emergency apps we rank are free to download, including Emergency: Severe Weather App and Emergency Incidents with Radio.
NOAA Weather Radio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ weather radio emergency apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides live audio streams from over 200 NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Broadcasts. It delivers real-time warnings, watches, advisories, and forecasts directly from the National Weather Service, ensuring you stay informed about potentially life-threatening weather events.
Key features include the ability to rewind and replay live broadcasts, receive audible push notifications for weather alerts even when the app is closed, view current conditions and detailed 4-day forecasts, access an animated zoomable radar with warnings, and utilize lightning detection.