Burdick, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Burdick, Morris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Burdick?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Morris forecast zone and Morris County — the most common reported hazard around Burdick, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds62Jun 2026Aug 25, 2006 · $40,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms43Jan 2026—
Flash flooding22May 2022May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $70,000 damage
Excessive heat21Jul 2012Jul 13, 2000 · 2 deaths
High winds13Jun 2014Jun 17, 2011 · $5,000 damage
Flooding13May 2015Jun 3, 2005 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Dec 2022—
Ice storms & sleet6Nov 2015—

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 Morris forecast zone and Morris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Burdick get?

A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Burdick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burdick (Diamond Springs) weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.51.03.64.43.42.10.50.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Burdick?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 45 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BurdickView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		45 mi northeast3,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KICT
Wichita, KS		70 mi south-southwest5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		140 mi east16,300 ftLimited — 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 Burdick

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burdick, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 503 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 19, 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 Burdick'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.

Burdick radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Burdick, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 45 miles northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Burdick?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burdick the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Burdick 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 Burdick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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