Burlington, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Coffey 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 97 days in the Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2008 · $230,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2025 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2009 | Apr 11, 2001 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Le Roy weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 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 Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 61 miles north-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 Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 61 mi north-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 409 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1992.
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, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 61 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 91 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 KTWX is about 4,700 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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