Pilot Point, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pilot Point, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Pilot Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 88 miles north-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 Pilot Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 268 mi north-northwest | 48,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 315 mi northeast | 64,200 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 Pilot Point
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point'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.
Pilot Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pilot Point, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 88 miles north-northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 268 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pilot Point?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pilot Point the lowest scan from PAKC is about 7,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.