Burns City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burns City, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burns City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Burns City, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $5,000 damage |
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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burns City get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Burns City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elnora weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 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 Burns City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 59 miles 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 Burns City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 59 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 78 mi southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Burns City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burns City, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Burns City'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.
Burns City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burns City, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 59 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burns City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burns City the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burns City 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 Burns City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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