Talkeetna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Talkeetna, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Talkeetna?
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 Talkeetna, 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 Talkeetna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 119 miles south-southwest. 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 Talkeetna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 119 mi south-southwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 202 mi north-northeast | 29,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 232 mi south-southeast | 37,600 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 Talkeetna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Talkeetna since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 15, 2005.
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 Talkeetna'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.
Talkeetna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Talkeetna, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 119 miles south-southwest. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Talkeetna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Talkeetna the lowest scan from PAHG is about 12,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Talkeetna 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 Talkeetna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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