Burkburnett, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burkburnett, Wichita County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burkburnett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Wichita forecast zone and Wichita County — the most common reported hazard around Burkburnett, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 33 | Apr 2026 | Apr 27, 2003 · $11,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Aug 18, 2008 · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Dec 26, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2007 | Jun 10, 1996 · $750,000 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 Wichita forecast zone and Wichita County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burkburnett get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Burkburnett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wichita Falls Muni Ap weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 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 Burkburnett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 31 miles northwest. 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 Burkburnett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 31 mi northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 113 mi south-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 114 mi northeast | 11,700 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 Burkburnett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burkburnett, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1964, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 28, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 881 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 101 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.33-inch hail on May 22, 2020.
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 Burkburnett'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.
Burkburnett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burkburnett, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 31 miles northwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burkburnett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burkburnett the lowest scan from KFDR is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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