Thunderstorms exited southern Nebraska and spread south across northern Kansas.  Most storms produced winds around 60 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls.  One storm packed winds in excess of 80 mph around the Portis and Harlan areas.  The winds blew over 70 empty train cars and caused extensive crop damage.  A passenger in a truck traveling along U.S. Highway 281 was struck by a piece of wood that flew into the window.  The man was transported to a local hospital then airlifted to a Wichita hospital for additional treatment.  Many areas, especially in Smith and Jewell counties, reported crops as a total loss.  The damage in Jewell county was described as being destroyed to "table top" status.  Tree limbs, power poles and farm outbuildings were damaged in many locations in the region.  Some buildings in Smith Center and Downs sustained damage and windows were broken in Phillipsburg.

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 18:05:00 to 26-MAY-02 18:05:00 (CST)
Location: ALTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 16:59:00 to 26-MAY-02 16:59:00 (CST)
Location: NATOMA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 19:20:00 to 26-MAY-02 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 40K
Crop damage: 2.5M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 19:47:00 to 26-MAY-02 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 2.5M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:00:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: SMITH CENTER
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:35:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: HARLAN
Magnitude: 75 E
Property damage: 1M
Crop damage: 3M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 26-MAY-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: GLEN ELDER RES
Magnitude: 53 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 22:28:00 to 26-MAY-02 22:28:00 (CST)
Location: BELOIT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 250K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 22:40:00 to 26-MAY-02 22:40:00 (CST)
Location: BELOIT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 22:15:00 to 26-MAY-02 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: DOWNS
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 200K
Crop damage: 700K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:25:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: IONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:20:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 1.5M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 22:55:00 to 26-MAY-02 22:55:00 (CST)
Location: SMITH CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:55:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:55:00 (CST)
Location: PORTIS
Magnitude: 75 E
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 3M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:35:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: PRAIRIE VIEW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:50:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 750K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:40:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:40:00 (CST)
Location: GLEN ELDER
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 750K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:35:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: IONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:45:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: CAWKER CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 70K
Crop damage: 1.5M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:03:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:03:00 (CST)
Location: SMITH CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 1.5M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:10:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:10:00 (CST)
Location: ESBON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 2M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:08:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:08:00 (CST)
Location: JEWELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 20:05:00 to 26-MAY-02 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 75K
Crop damage: 1.5M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-02 21:50:00 to 26-MAY-02 21:50:00 (CST)
Location: JEWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT