Port Heiden, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Heiden, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Port Heiden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 138 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 Port Heiden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 289 mi north-northwest | 54,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 366 mi northeast | 84,000 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 Port Heiden
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Heiden 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 Port Heiden'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.
Port Heiden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Heiden, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 138 miles north-northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 289 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Port Heiden?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Port Heiden the lowest scan from PAKC is about 15,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Port Heiden 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 Port Heiden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.