Cooper Landing, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cooper Landing, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Cooper Landing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 53 miles west-northwest. 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 Cooper Landing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 53 mi west-northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 142 mi east-southeast | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 269 mi west-southwest | 48,400 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 Cooper Landing
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Cooper Landing 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 Cooper Landing'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.
Cooper Landing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cooper Landing, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 53 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cooper Landing?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cooper Landing the lowest scan from PAHG is about 3,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Cooper Landing 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 Cooper Landing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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