Ferry, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ferry, Denali County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ferry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 11 days in the Northern Denali Borough forecast zone and Denali County — the most common reported hazard around Ferry, mostly in January and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (3 days) and avalanches (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Northern Denali Borough forecast zone and Denali County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ferry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 80 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 Ferry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 80 mi north-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 243 mi south-southwest | 40,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 329 mi south-southeast | 69,400 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 Ferry
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Ferry 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 Ferry'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.
Ferry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ferry, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 80 miles north-northeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 243 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ferry?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ferry the lowest scan from PAPD is about 6,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Ferry 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 Ferry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.