Nenana, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nenana, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nenana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 4 days in the Nenana forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Nenana, mostly in February and January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | 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 Nenana forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nenana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 58 miles northeast. 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 Nenana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 58 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 273 mi south-southwest | 50,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 363 mi south-southeast | 82,600 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 Nenana
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Nenana 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 Nenana'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.
Nenana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nenana, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 58 miles northeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 273 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Nenana?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Nenana the lowest scan from PAPD is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Nenana 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 Nenana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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