Chignik Lake, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chignik Lake, 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 Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 184 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 Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 184 mi north-northeast | 25,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 331 mi north-northwest | 69,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 408 mi northeast | 102,100 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 Lake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chignik Lake 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 Lake'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 Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chignik Lake, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 184 miles north-northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 331 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chignik Lake?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chignik Lake the lowest scan from PAKC is about 25,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Chignik Lake 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 Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.