Seward, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seward, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seward?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 1 days in the Southern Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Seward, mostly in February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 1 | Feb 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 Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Seward?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 78 miles west-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 Seward | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 78 mi west-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 273 mi west-southwest | 50,000 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 Seward
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Seward 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 Seward'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.
Seward radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seward, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 78 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Seward?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Seward the lowest scan from PAHG is about 6,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Seward 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 Seward, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.