Burns Flat, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burns Flat, Washita County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burns Flat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Washita forecast zone and Washita County — the most common reported hazard around Burns Flat, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (42 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | May 2026 | May 26, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2006 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 7 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2019 | Jun 8, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $616,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | Aug 21, 2006 · $15,000 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 Washita forecast zone and Washita County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burns Flat get?
A normal year brings about 6.4 inches of snow to Burns Flat, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cordell weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 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 Burns Flat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 70 miles south. 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 Flat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 70 mi south | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 107 mi east | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 112 mi north-northeast | 11,500 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 Burns Flat
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burns Flat, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 10, 1967, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 18, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 569 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 111 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 23, 2011.
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 Flat'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 Flat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burns Flat, OK?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 70 miles south. KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burns Flat?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burns Flat the lowest scan from KFDR is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burns Flat 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 Flat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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