Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 19:30:00 to 15-MAY-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: KISMET
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

This wind occurred with the golf ball sized hail.

Tornado in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 20:10:00 to 15-MAY-03 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINS
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

This tornado took out numerous trees, pivot sprinklers and blew out windows in one structure.

Tornado in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 20:30:00 to 15-MAY-03 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERAL
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 8M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The second tornado stayed mainly in town.  It destroyed several buildings and caused significant roof and tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:38:00 to 15-MAY-03 21:38:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINS
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power poles were blown down.

Tornado in CLARK, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:36:00 to 15-MAY-03 21:40:00 (CST)
Location: MINNEOLA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

This smaller tornado did not hit anything in the sparsely populated area.

Tornado in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 20:45:00 to 15-MAY-03 20:48:00 (CST)
Location: MEADE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Three hog barns were destroyed.

Flash Flood in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:02:00 to 15-MAY-03 23:55:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERAL
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Two feet of water was reported over roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:05:00 to 15-MAY-03 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: MEADE
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down.

Heavy Rain in MORTON, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:06:00 to 15-MAY-03 21:06:00 (CST)
Location: ROLLA
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

4.7 inches of rain was recorded.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 21:15:00 to 15-MAY-03 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: MEADE
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous very large tree limbs were blown down.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAY-03 02:30:00 to 16-MAY-03 02:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Measured by the Kansas Department of Transportation.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAY-03 03:30:00 to 16-MAY-03 03:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured at the Garden City airport.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KANSAS
From 16-MAY-03 08:55:00 to 16-MAY-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINS
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

High water closed Highway 54 between Kismet and Plains.  Railroad ties were washed out and the tracks ended up closed for repairs for over 48 hours.  Rainfall in the area ranged from 8 to 10 inches but unofficial bucket surveys indicated up to 17 inches fell on the area.  Damage to the surrounding countryside would support rainfall in excess of 12 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 23:41:00 to 15-MAY-03 23:41:00 (CST)
Location: DODGE CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured by the backup wind equipment.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAY-03 02:22:00 to 16-MAY-03 02:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Measured by the KSN weather lab site at Bernadine Sitts school in Garden City.

Tornado in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 18:29:00 to 15-MAY-03 18:36:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERAL
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 6M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado began 1 mile west of town and first tore through the northwest part of Liberal destroying several mobile homes and throwing a pickup into the debris.  Other homes in the area received heavy roof damage.

Tornado in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 18:40:00 to 15-MAY-03 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERAL
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado began 15 miles north and 1.5 miles west of the center of Liberal and ended 18 miles north and 2 miles east.  One home received minor roof damage and broken windows.  The second home was destroyed with debris from the home traveling 1/4 of a mile.

Hail in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 19:20:00 to 15-MAY-03 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: KISMET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A tremendous hail storm pounded Kismet, lasting for more than 30 minutes.  Every structure in the town received significant damage.  Trees were stripped bare of leaves, even cedar trees!  Nearly all windows were broken in vehicles and homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 23:08:00 to 15-MAY-03 23:08:00 (CST)
Location: COLDWATER
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power poles were blown down.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 23:30:00 to 16-MAY-03 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive flooding was reported in Plains and along highway 54.  Many basements were flooded.

Heavy Rain in MEADE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 23:35:00 to 15-MAY-03 23:35:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINS
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

5.00 inches of rain was reported.

Tornado in FORD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 22:42:00 to 15-MAY-03 22:44:00 (CST)
Location: BUCKLIN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

This tornado did not hit anything.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 22:43:00 to 15-MAY-03 22:43:00 (CST)
Location: PROTECTION
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many trees were destroyed.

Tornado in FORD, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-03 22:58:00 to 15-MAY-03 23:02:00 (CST)
Location: FORD
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Power poles were blown down and there was tree damage.