A strong upper level disturbance approaching from the northwest spawned a powerful squall during the evening hours of May 31st. The squall line moved east to southeast across portions of central and south-central Kansas, producing large hail and high winds in its path. 90 to 100 mph winds hit the community of Moundridge in southeast McPherson County, inflicting a narrow swath of substantial damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:30:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The wind gust was measured by the McPherson Airport AWOS.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 18:43:00 to 31-MAY-07 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBERGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:03:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALATIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:03:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALATIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:30:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:42:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMITZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 20:17:00 to 31-MAY-07 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMITZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:29:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 22:28:00 to 31-MAY-07 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:45:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rather extensive damage occurred across the town of Moundridge due to extreme straight line winds estimated at 90 to 100 mph. Three businesses and one residence received major damage. Numerous trees were uprooted across the town. The damage path was relatively narrow, indicating an intense channel microburst. Three individuals received minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 22:55:00 to 31-MAY-07 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was uprooted in north-central El Dorado.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:20:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUSANK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:40:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 20:25:00 to 31-MAY-07 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 20:27:00 to 31-MAY-07 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 20:30:00 to 31-MAY-07 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 20:30:00 to 31-MAY-07 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANTZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:24:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:26:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:45:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A stoplight at the intersection of Main and Old 81 was blown down. Tree damage across town was minimal. Nearly a mile-long stretch of utility poles was downed along Emma Creek Road west of Hesston.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:58:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:06:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured by the Salina Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 18:43:00 to 31-MAY-07 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBERGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 23:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 23:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATFIELD GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 23:53:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 19:30:00 to 31-MAY-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAY-07 21:13:00 to 31-MAY-07 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter