Burlington, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Alfalfa 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 100 days in the Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2025 | Jun 5, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Apr 14, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2019 | Sep 12, 2008 · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Alfalfa forecast zone and Alfalfa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cherokee 4W weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 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 KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 20 miles 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 Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 20 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 75 mi northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 24, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 2003.
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, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 20 miles southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 75 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 KVNX is about 1,100 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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