Iliamna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Iliamna, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Iliamna?
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 Iliamna, 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 Iliamna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 98 miles 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 Iliamna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 138 mi east-northeast | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 249 mi west-northwest | 42,500 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 Iliamna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Iliamna 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 Iliamna'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.
Iliamna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Iliamna, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 98 miles southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Iliamna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Iliamna the lowest scan from PAKC is about 9,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Iliamna 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 Iliamna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.