A nearly stationary boundary draped across Central Kansas provided the focus for showers and thunderstorms to develop during the late night of April 16th or during the early morning of April 17th, 2008.  Low level moisture increased over the top of this boundary, aiding in the development of large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:26:00 to 17-APR-08 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:19:00 to 17-APR-08 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIZER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Newspaper

Golf Ball sized hail fell on a group of firefighters who happened to be fighting a structure fire.  The hail partially covered the ground.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:41:00 to 17-APR-08 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The quarter sized hail was also accompanied by estimated wind gusts of 65 MPH.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:55:00 to 17-APR-08 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLYROOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:11:00 to 17-APR-08 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLARD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:13:00 to 17-APR-08 01:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANTZ
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:15:00 to 17-APR-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were measured at 60 Mph and accompanied by dime sized hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:50:00 to 17-APR-08 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSBORG
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 68 Mph Wind gust was measured at the Lindsborg KSN-TV weather lab site.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:34:00 to 17-APR-08 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a shed and carried it a block down the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 01:50:00 to 17-APR-08 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds caused damage to a small outbuilding. One to one and a half inch thick tree branches were also blown down. Nickel size hail also accompanied the strong winds.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:55:00 to 16-APR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball sized hail was reported on the west side of town.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:09:00 to 17-APR-08 00:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIZER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:19:00 to 17-APR-08 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 1 inch hail on the west side of Great Bend.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:55:00 to 17-APR-08 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some minor shingle damage occurred in town. One homeowner reported a damaged carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:34:00 to 17-APR-08 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARTMOUTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One metal grain bin was destroyed at the Pawnee County Coop.