Fox River, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fox River, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fox River?
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 Fox River, 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 Fox River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 58 miles north-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 Fox River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 167 mi east | 21,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 215 mi west-southwest | 33,100 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 Fox River
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fox River 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 Fox River'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.
Fox River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fox River, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 58 miles north-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fox River?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fox River the lowest scan from PAHG is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Fox River 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 Fox River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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