Burwell, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burwell, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 45 days in the Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Burwell, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (40 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2024 | Apr 9, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2024 | Apr 4, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2025 | May 15, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 8, 2002 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $140,000 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 Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burwell get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Burwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burwell weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.3 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 75 miles west. 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 Burwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 147 mi east-southeast | 17,500 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 Burwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burwell, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 466 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 29, 2022.
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 Burwell'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.
Burwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burwell, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 75 miles west. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burwell the lowest scan from KLNX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Burwell 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 Burwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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