Aniak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aniak, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Aniak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 95 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 Aniak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 225 mi south-southeast | 35,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 270 mi northwest | 49,000 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 Aniak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Aniak 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 Aniak'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.
Aniak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aniak, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 95 miles southwest. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 225 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Aniak?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Aniak the lowest scan from PABC is about 8,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Aniak 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 Aniak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.