Burley, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burley, Kitsap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 2 days in the Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County — the most common reported hazard around Burley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days) and debris flows (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 1999 | Aug 3, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | May 2013 | Dec 14, 2010 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2010 | Dec 12, 2010 · $1.0 million 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 Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Burley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 54 miles north. 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 Burley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 54 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 119 mi south | 12,500 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 Burley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
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 Burley'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.
Burley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burley, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 54 miles north. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Burley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Burley the lowest scan from KATX is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Burley 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 Burley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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