Chickaloon, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chickaloon, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Chickaloon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 127 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 Chickaloon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 177 mi south-southeast | 23,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 224 mi north | 35,300 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 Chickaloon
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chickaloon 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 Chickaloon'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.
Chickaloon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chickaloon, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 127 miles southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 177 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chickaloon?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chickaloon the lowest scan from PAHG is about 13,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Chickaloon 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 Chickaloon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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