Chignik, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chignik, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Chignik?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 177 miles north-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 Chignik | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 177 mi north-northeast | 23,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 334 mi north-northwest | 71,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 398 mi northeast | 97,400 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 Chignik
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chignik 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 Chignik'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.
Chignik radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chignik, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 177 miles north-northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 334 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chignik?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chignik the lowest scan from PAKC is about 23,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Chignik 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 Chignik, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.