Old Harbor, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Harbor, Kodiak Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Old Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 157 miles 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 Old Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 157 mi northwest | 19,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 252 mi north-northeast | 43,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 298 mi northeast | 58,100 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 Old Harbor
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Old Harbor 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 Old Harbor'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.
Old Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Harbor, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 157 miles northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 252 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Old Harbor?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Old Harbor the lowest scan from PAKC is about 19,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Old Harbor 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 Old Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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