Seldovia, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seldovia, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seldovia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 1 days in the Southern Kachemak Bay forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Seldovia, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 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 Southern Kachemak Bay forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Seldovia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 89 miles north. 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 Seldovia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 89 mi north | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 182 mi west-southwest | 25,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 190 mi east | 26,800 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 Seldovia
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Seldovia 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 Seldovia'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.
Seldovia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seldovia, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 89 miles north. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 182 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Seldovia?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Seldovia the lowest scan from PAHG is about 8,100 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Seldovia 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 Seldovia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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