Kodiak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kodiak, Kodiak Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kodiak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 3 days in the Kodiak Island Northeast forecast zone and Kodiak Island County — the most common reported hazard around Kodiak, mostly in February and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 3 | Feb 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 Kodiak Island Northeast forecast zone and Kodiak Island County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kodiak get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Kodiak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kodiak Wwtp weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 6.3 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kodiak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 164 miles west-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 Kodiak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 164 mi west-northwest | 21,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 206 mi north | 30,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 248 mi east-northeast | 42,300 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 Kodiak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kodiak 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 Kodiak'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.
Kodiak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kodiak, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 164 miles west-northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 206 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kodiak?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kodiak the lowest scan from PAKC is about 21,100 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Kodiak 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 Kodiak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.