Clam Gulch, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clam Gulch, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clam Gulch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged storm surge on 1 days in the SW Kenai Peninsula forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Clam Gulch, mostly in January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm surge | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 SW Kenai Peninsula forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clam Gulch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 35 miles north. 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 Clam Gulch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 35 mi north | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 185 mi east-southeast | 25,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 212 mi west-southwest | 32,200 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 Clam Gulch
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Clam Gulch 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 Clam Gulch'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.
Clam Gulch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clam Gulch, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 35 miles north. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clam Gulch?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clam Gulch the lowest scan from PAHG is about 2,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Clam Gulch 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 Clam Gulch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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