Strong winds associated with an intense low pressure system reached speeds over 80 mph at times and did extensive damage over the area that was estimated in the millions of dollars.  Most of the damage occurred to homes, power lines and businesses.  Near Ottawa the winds blew the roofs off of 2 barns and destroyed several farm sheds.  Also near Ottawa a barn was blown onto highway 68 as winds of 85 mph were recorded at the Ottawa airport.  Traffic lights were blown down in Topeka.  Windows were blown out of many homes across the area.  Large trees were severely damaged and vehicles were overturned on area roads.  Three semi tractor trailers were overturned on Interstate 70 between Topeka and Maple Hill.  A semi was overturned on Interstate 70 13 miles east of Junction City along with several other vehicles.  Power outages occurred from downed power lines.  It was the worst windstorm over a widespread area in many years.

High Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Property damage: 4M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 11-APR-01 12:00:00 to 12-APR-01 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 74 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER