Kenai, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenai, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Kenai?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 12 miles north-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 Kenai | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 12 mi north-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 186 mi east-southeast | 25,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 230 mi west-southwest | 37,000 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 Kenai
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kenai 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 Kenai'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.
Kenai radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenai, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 12 miles north-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 186 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kenai?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kenai the lowest scan from PAHG is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Kenai 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 Kenai, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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