Burns, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burns, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burns?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Burns, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 13, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · 1 death · $70,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burns get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Burns, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burns 1S weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 43 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 | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 43 mi southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 115 mi southwest | 12,000 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 Burns
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burns, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 457 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 17, 1959.
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'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 radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burns, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 43 miles southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burns?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burns the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burns 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, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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