Burdette, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burdette, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burdette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Burdette, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (118 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 118 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Mar 20, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burdette get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Burdette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blytheville weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burdette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 33 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 Burdette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 33 mi south | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 108 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 147 mi west-southwest | 17,600 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 Burdette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burdette, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 15, 2022.
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 Burdette'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.
Burdette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burdette, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 33 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burdette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burdette the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burdette 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 Burdette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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