Burlington, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2017 | Jan 8, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2021 | Jul 5, 2003 · 2 deaths · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2009 | May 15, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Young America weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 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 Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 54 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 Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 54 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 71 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Burlington'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.
Burlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burlington, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 54 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burlington the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burlington 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 Burlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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