Diamond Ridge, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Diamond Ridge, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Diamond Ridge?

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 Diamond Ridge, 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.

How much snow does Diamond Ridge get?

A normal year brings about 101 inches of snow to Diamond Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Homer 8 Nw weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (26.4 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
4.7	13.7	26.4	17.6	17.2	13.3	6.5	0.6

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Diamond Ridge?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 71 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 Diamond Ridge	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	71 mi north	5,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	185 mi east	25,600 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAKC King Salmon, AK	193 mi west-southwest	27,500 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 Diamond Ridge

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Diamond Ridge 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 Diamond Ridge'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.

Diamond Ridge radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Diamond Ridge, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 71 miles north. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Diamond Ridge?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Diamond Ridge the lowest scan from PAHG is about 5,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Diamond Ridge 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 Diamond Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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