Burden, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burden, Cowley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Cowley forecast zone and Cowley County — the most common reported hazard around Burden, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2022 | Jul 1, 2007 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2024 | Nov 1, 1998 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Mar 2017 | Aug 27, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | Dec 11, 2007 · $200,000 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 Cowley forecast zone and Cowley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burden get?
A normal year brings about 7.6 inches of snow to Burden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cambridge weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Burden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 44 miles west-northwest. 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 Burden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 44 mi west-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 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 Burden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burden, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 625 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
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 Burden'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.
Burden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burden, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 44 miles west-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burden the lowest scan from KICT is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burden 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 Burden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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