Burton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burton, Keya Paha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Keya Paha forecast zone and Keya Paha County — the most common reported hazard around Burton, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2023 | Nov 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2019 | Feb 19, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2007 | May 5, 2007 · $120,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Keya Paha forecast zone and Keya Paha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Burton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 83 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 Burton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 83 mi southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 151 mi east-northeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 183 mi west-northwest | 25,100 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 Burton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 6, 2019, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1968.
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 Burton'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.
Burton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burton, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 83 miles southwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burton the lowest scan from KLNX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Burton 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 Burton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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