Funny River, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Funny River, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Funny River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 25 miles 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 Funny River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 25 mi northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 171 mi east-southeast | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 240 mi west-southwest | 39,700 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 Funny River
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Funny 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 Funny 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.
Funny River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Funny River, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 25 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Funny River?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Funny River the lowest scan from PAHG is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Funny 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 Funny River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Soldotna, AK radar 10 mi
- Kenai, AK radar 15 mi
- Seward, AK radar 54 mi