Karluk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Karluk, Kodiak Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Karluk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 111 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 Karluk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 241 mi north-northeast | 40,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 318 mi east-northeast | 65,200 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 Karluk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Karluk 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 Karluk'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.
Karluk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Karluk, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 111 miles northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 241 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Karluk?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Karluk the lowest scan from PAKC is about 11,300 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Karluk 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 Karluk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.