Burbank, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burbank, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burbank?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 241 days in the Western Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Burbank, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 241 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Apr 2025 | May 20, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2021 | May 21, 2019 · $150,000 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 Western Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burbank get?
A normal year brings about 5.6 inches of snow to Burbank, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burbank weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 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 Burbank?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 74 miles east-southeast. 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 Burbank | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 77 mi north-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 78 mi west | 6,600 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 Burbank
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burbank, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1956, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 360 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1996.
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 Burbank'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.
Burbank radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burbank, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 74 miles east-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Burbank?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Burbank the lowest scan from KINX is about 6,200 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Burbank 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 Burbank, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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