Igiugig, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Igiugig, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Igiugig?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 1 days in the Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak forecast zone and Lake and Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Igiugig, mostly in January. Next come wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 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 Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak forecast zone and Lake and Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Igiugig?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 51 miles south-southwest. 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 Igiugig | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 184 mi northeast | 25,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 231 mi west-northwest | 37,400 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 Igiugig
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Igiugig 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 Igiugig'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.
Igiugig radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Igiugig, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 51 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 184 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Igiugig?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Igiugig the lowest scan from PAKC is about 3,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Igiugig 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 Igiugig, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.