Kasilof, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kasilof, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Kasilof?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 28 miles north. 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 Kasilof | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 28 mi north | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 181 mi east-southeast | 24,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 221 mi west-southwest | 34,500 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 Kasilof
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kasilof 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 Kasilof'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.
Kasilof radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kasilof, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 28 miles north. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kasilof?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kasilof the lowest scan from PAHG is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Kasilof 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 Kasilof, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Soldotna, AK radar 13 mi
- Kenai, AK radar 17 mi
- Homer, AK radar 47 mi