Anderson, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anderson, Denali County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anderson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 11 days in the Northern Denali Borough forecast zone and Denali County — the most common reported hazard around Anderson, mostly in January and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (3 days) and avalanches (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Jan 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 Northern Denali Borough forecast zone and Denali County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Anderson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 70 miles northeast. 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 Anderson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 70 mi northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 258 mi south-southwest | 45,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 348 mi south-southeast | 76,800 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 Anderson
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Anderson 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 Anderson'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.
Anderson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anderson, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 70 miles northeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 258 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Anderson?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Anderson the lowest scan from PAPD is about 5,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Anderson 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 Anderson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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