Petersville, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petersville, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 1 days in the Central Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County — the most common reported hazard around Petersville, mostly in January. Next come wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 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 Central Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Petersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 121 miles south. 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 Petersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 121 mi south | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 206 mi north-northeast | 30,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 258 mi southeast | 45,300 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 Petersville
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Petersville 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 Petersville'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.
Petersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petersville, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 121 miles south. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 206 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Petersville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Petersville the lowest scan from PAHG is about 12,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Petersville 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 Petersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.