A few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across primarily south-central and southeast Kansas from the evening hours of the 27th through the early to mid-morning hours of the 28th. The storms developed along a potent cold front surging south across the central plains, ahead of a strong upper level across the northern plains and upper midwest. Large hail, damaging winds and localized flooding were the primary hazards.

Flood in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 28-JUN-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused some flooding across northeast Kingman County from the early morning to early afternoon hours on the 28th. Water covered portions of Northeast 160th Avenue between 30th and 40th Streets and thus was barricaded. Additionally, some roads 15 miles east of Kingman received relatively minor flooding. Any potential damage estimates are unknown.

Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused some flooding across southwest Butler County from the early morning to early afternoon hours on the 28th. Water covered various roads in and around the Rose Hill area, and resulted in some road closures. Any potential damage estimates are unknown.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 03:35:00 to 28-JUN-08 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 28-JUN-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall amounts in a short period of time caused some street flooding in and around the town of Cheney from the early morning to early afternoon hours on the 28th. The high water caused some vehicles to stall. Any potential damage estimates are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 04:50:00 to 28-JUN-08 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wind gusts were estimated between 60 and 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 05:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight-inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Pea size hail occurred with the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 05:33:00 to 28-JUN-08 05:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGMAN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The wind was measured by AWOS equipment at the Kingman Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 05:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGMAN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The wind was measured by AWOS equipment at the Kingman Airport. The strong winds downed several power poles, power lines and tree limbs in and around the Kingman area. Information courtesy of the Kingman Leader-Courier Newspaper.

Flood in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 08:00:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused some flooding across Chautauqua County from the early morning to early afternoon hours on the 28th. Water covered parts of Highway 99 just west of Sedan, and typical low water crossings flooded in and around Cedar Vale. Any potential damage estimates are unknown.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 28-JUN-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEY RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused relatively minor flooding across south-central Reno County from the early morning to early afternoon hours on the 28th. Water covered a County Road 4 miles west of Pretty Prairie. Any potential damage estimates are unknown.

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 27-JUN-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORWIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 00:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two miles south of the county line winds were sustained at 50 to 60 mph, with gusts to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 00:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 00:45:00 to 28-JUN-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 06:44:00 to 28-JUN-08 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two to three-inch diameter tree limbs were downed at the intersection of 215th Street West and K-42, southwest of Wichita. Report courtesy of KFDI Radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 08:55:00 to 28-JUN-08 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 08:47:00 to 28-JUN-08 08:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 09:23:00 to 28-JUN-08 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-08 09:30:00 to 28-JUN-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager