Nelchina, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nelchina, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Nelchina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 174 miles west-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 Nelchina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 174 mi west-southwest | 23,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 178 mi south | 24,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 210 mi north | 31,600 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 Nelchina
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Nelchina 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 Nelchina'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.
Nelchina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nelchina, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 174 miles west-southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 178 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Nelchina?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Nelchina the lowest scan from PAHG is about 23,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Nelchina 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 Nelchina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.