Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:22:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:22:00 (CST)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

See 2030 CST entry for damage summary.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 78 E
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Fire department vehicle (apparantly a squad car) blown into ditch. Power lines and power poles downed, including one with transformer resulting in widespread power outages. The high winds teamed with torrential rains to cause roof damage at Sterling High School that resulted in the flooding of the library and one classroom. The town's medical facility sustained damage to one area of roofing (areal extent unspecified) that leaked profusely.

Flash Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-02 01:00:00 to 13-AUG-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: NICKERSON
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Nickerson completely flooded and inaccessible, with water levels reaching the windows of many vehicles. In South Hutchinson, a 17-year old drove his sport utility vehicle into the city's storm overflow drainage pond where it later submerged. The S.U.V., a 1994 Mazda Navajo worth $6,000, was a total loss. In addition, flooding, though of a lesser magnitude, was reported throughout the county. No dollar estimate available regarding crop losses, however total acreage affected was 250,000. In Hutchinson, the Cow Creek overflowed, resulting in the closures of the following roads and streets: Pennington Road from 5th Avenue north to 82nd Avenue, 43rd Avenue from Pennington Road east 1 block to Hendricks Road, 50th Avenue from Wilson Road east 1 block to Pennington Road, 56th Avenue from Wilson Road east half a block toward Pennington Road, 69th Avenue from Wilson Road east 2 blocks to Hendricks Road, and Wilson Road from 69th Avenue north to 82nd Avenue. USDA Flash Situation Report and area newspapers contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 21:44:00 to 12-AUG-02 21:44:00 (CST)
Location: VARNER
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees downed.

Lightning in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 23:00:00 to 12-AUG-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: UDALL
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Power poles equipped with transformers were struck, causing sporadic power outages across the northern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 19:40:00 to 12-AUG-02 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Shed damaged, one house damaged (unspecified), windmill twisted, and door blown off a barn. In addition, power lines downed on west side of town with trees downed in various locations.

Lightning in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:00:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: PRETTY PRAIRIE
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Resultant fire damaged roof and attic.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Back porch destroyed when large branch of locust tree fell onto it.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 21:35:00 to 12-AUG-02 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Occurred at intersection of Highway 50 & Yoder Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 19:44:00 to 12-AUG-02 19:44:00 (CST)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 56 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Lyons weather lab.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:15:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Occurred at intersection of 135th St. W & 21st N.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:26:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:26:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Occurred at intersection of Woodlawn & K-96. Downed power lines severed power to approximately 14,500 residences. Area newspapers contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:33:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:33:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large tree fell onto car.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:05:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:05:00 (CST)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Occurred at intersection Maize Rd. & K-96.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:11:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:11:00 (CST)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Six inch diameter limbs downed.

Flash Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 23:35:00 to 13-AUG-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread rainfalls from 3-9 inches, with the greater amounts occurring across central and eastern Rice County, caused major flash flooding resulting in damage to milo, corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Erosion and gullying was most pronounced in central Rice County, and led to the  barricading of the following roads: 22nd Road between Avenues W & Y, Avenue V from 20th to 21st Roads, Avenue J between 14th & 15th Roads, Avenue N & 8th Road intersection, Avenue F between 9th & 10th Roads, and 20th Road between Avenues Q & V, and Avenue T between 14th and 18th Roads. Area newspapers and the USDA Flash Situation Report contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:07:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:07:00 (CST)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Monetary breakdown on farm losses: Dwellings and service buildings= $150,000; Structures (i.e. silos) =$50,000; Machinery=$25,000. Total acreage affected: 500,000. USDA Flash Situation Report contributed greatly to this narrative. In addition, power lines downed in many locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:20:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines downed.

Lightning in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:33:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:33:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

House caught fire. No details provided.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:27:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:27:00 (CST)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred at Wellington Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:17:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:17:00 (CST)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Widespread tree and power line damage. Power outages town-wide. See 2028 CST entry for summary of the most significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:28:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:28:00 (CST)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 87 E
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Speeds ranged from 70-87kts, inflicting widespread tree and power line damage. The following were destroyed: One single-family home, three mobile homes, and a shed that was scattered amongst a grove of trees. The following sustained major damage: Two single-family homes and three mobile homes. Approximately 50 other structures sustained minor damage. A 40-foot tree, splintered at the base, fell onto the bumper of one vehicle. A state of disaster emergency was declared by Governor Graves. Area newspapers contributed greatly to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Limbs downed.

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 17:35:00 to 12-AUG-02 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Widespread damage to homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 22:13:00 to 12-AUG-02 22:13:00 (CST)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Occurred at intersection of 167th St. W & 21st St. N.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Occurred at intersection of Highway 50/K-96. Nearby, 26 empty Union Pacific freight cars, of which 24 were covered hoppers and two were auto-carriers, were blown off a siding. Two mobile homes were destroyed. Three single-family homes (of which one was unroofed) and three mobile homes sustained major damage. Downed power lines and power poles severed power to 7,315 residents, of which 1,215 were without power the following morning. Approximately 25 structures received minor damage. A state of disaster emergency was declared by Governor Graves. Area newspapers contributed greatly to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 to 12-AUG-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Metal facade covering 2nd floor of building located on east side of town square demolished. Gas meter crushed when limb fell onto it allowing natural gas to escape. Awning of car wash damaged. In addition, many vehicles blown off roads, including a sheriff's patrol car. Approximately 3,700 residents were without power. Tree damage was widespread, the most noteworthy being the uprooting of an elm with a 30-inch base that nearly landed on a motel situated on the east side of town. Area newspapers contributed greatly to this report.