Burnett, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burnett, Vigo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burnett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Vigo forecast zone and Vigo County — the most common reported hazard around Burnett, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (87 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 87 | Mar 2021 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 31, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2009 | Jul 18, 2002 · $90,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Vigo forecast zone and Vigo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burnett get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Burnett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton 2 W weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 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 Burnett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 55 miles east-northeast. 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 Burnett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 92 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,100 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 Burnett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burnett, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 22, 1963, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 10, 2003.
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 Burnett'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.
Burnett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burnett, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 55 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burnett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burnett the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burnett 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 Burnett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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