Tatitlek, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tatitlek, Chugach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Tatitlek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 101 miles south. 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 Tatitlek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 101 mi south | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 158 mi west | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 287 mi north | 54,400 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 Tatitlek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tatitlek 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 Tatitlek'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.
Tatitlek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tatitlek, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 101 miles south. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tatitlek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tatitlek the lowest scan from PAIH is about 9,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Tatitlek 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 Tatitlek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Valdez, AK radar 18 mi
- Cordova, AK radar 43 mi