Large upper level trough over the western U.S. continued to eject energy out over the Central Plains, with a surface low remaining anchored over eastern Colorado with a stationary boundary draped east through the region. Storms once again initially developed during the late afternoon near the dry line over western Kansas and drifted east; with the increase of the low level jet helping storms which had developed along the stationary front continue on well into the late evening hours. In north-central Kansas, storms produced hail mainly one inch in diameter. Baseball sized hail was reported south of Zurick in southern Rooks County. A couple of brief tornadoes sat down in Rooks County. One tornado occurred just to the north of the Ellis/Rooks County line. This tornado snapped several power poles, damaged trees and an outbuilding.  The second tornado started near Plainville and lifted just north of Codell. Several power poles were downed as well as trees damaged. It was another night of efficient storms in regard to rainfall, dropping several inches over portions of north-central Kansas, causing additional problems.

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 21:40:00 to 23-MAY-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:45:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVILLE ARPK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief touchdown was observed by local law enforcement. They were able to see a few flashes as power poles were snapped by the tornado.

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 04:11:00 to 23-MAY-08 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZURICH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 19:48:00 to 23-MAY-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZURICH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:37:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:50:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

North doors were blown off a metal farm building.  Shingles were blown off from roof on the southwest portion of house.  Wooden playset was blown over and broken with pieces blown to the east.  Strong winds lasted approximately 5 minutes.

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:03:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZURICH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-08 20:11:00 to 23-MAY-08 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZURICH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The tornado entered from Ellis County and quickly dissipated.  The tornado damaged some trees, snapped power poles and an outbuilding.