A line of thunderstorms with embedded supercells developed along a dry line and cold front during the late aternoon hours of June 5th, and raced eastward across the forecast area. Favorable shear profiles allowed storms to quickly become severe, and several tornadoes were reported across the warning area. Damage up to the magnitude of EF-1 was noted by storm surveyors, with damage to homes, outbuildings, and power poles noted across Clay, Marshall, and Brown counties.  Strong winds also caused damage across other portions of the forecast area.  Newspapers reported that nearly 6,000 Topeka residents lost power at some point the night of the 5th as a result of the storms.  Nearly 6,500 people lost power in the town of Junction City in Geary County. In Clay County, 15 farms were damaged by the three tornadoes. Beyond the tornado damage, hail also caused problems by denting siding and crushing crops. Local newspapers reported that several farmers were reported to say they may need to replant portions of their corn and soybean fields. A threatening forecast calling for a widespread severe weather outbreak came to fruition. Beforehand, counties across northeast Kansas prepared for the worst. Shelters were set-up, specifically in Shawnee County, for residents who wanted to take early shelter from the storms.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:08:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:14:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in BROWN, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 18:27:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado touchdown was reported by a trained spotter. No damage occurred.

Tornado in CLAY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 15:19:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes and outbuildings were damaged when a tornado touched down northwest of Oak Hill.  Porches, roofs, and windows were observed to have sustained the most damage at several of the residences.  At one farm, the center pivot of an irrigation system was knocked over, as were several trees and power lines.  One home was deemed a total loss, two camping trailers were completely destroyed, and four outbuildings were completely destroyed.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:41:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKETO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado determined to have touched down only briefly. A few outbuildings sustained damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:01:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding reported at the KSU campus. Several cars were stalled and stranded in the street in the near Aggieville in Manhattan.

Flash Flood in GEARY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 05-JUN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FRI)MARSHALL AAF FT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Daily Union Junction reported that water was running rapidly over portions of Clarks Creek, Ascher, and Humboldt Creek Roads.  Debris needed to be cleared from the roadway the following day. Two to three inches of rain was reported to have fallen in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 14:26:00 to 05-JUN-08 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds flipped a grain bin and wrapped it around a tree.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:21:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FRI)MARSHALL AAF FT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on the main power line sending electricity to Grandview Plaza just east of Junction City.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inch diameter tree limbs broken off.  Local newspapers reported that tree limbs were down across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 18:40:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees reported to have blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 18:52:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:56:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 18:17:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABETHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 18:53:00 to 05-JUN-08 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 20:25:00 to 05-JUN-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 19:31:00 to 05-JUN-08 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 19:53:00 to 05-JUN-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage reports came in from spotters and amateur radio operators across Topeka. A wind gust to 60 mph was reported at the intersection of 34th and Croco Roads, and near the intersection of 46th and Meriden. Trees were blown down onto 21st street near the intersection of 21st and Arnold. Nearly six thousand Topeka residents lost power as a result of the storm.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 14:48:00 to 05-JUN-08 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 19:14:00 to 05-JUN-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were damaged east of Marysville. Several outbuildings were damaged to the north of Home, and at one farmstead two grain bins were destroyed, as were two sheds. Some farm equipment was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 14:25:00 to 05-JUN-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 14:27:00 to 05-JUN-08 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in CLAY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A second tornado struck when it touched down to the west southwest of Clay Center. Damage surveys indicated that the primary damage that occurred was to powerlines and outbuildings.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 14:50:00 to 05-JUN-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 20:36:00 to 05-JUN-08 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:08:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down just west of Barnes.  Buildings at several residences sustained damage, includeing several outbuildings. The porch was also reported to have been blown off of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 20:10:00 to 05-JUN-08 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZAWKIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in CLAY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 15:33:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A third tornado touched down in Clay County the night of the 5th. The weak tornado caused window, roof, and siding damage to several homes along it's path. Storm surveyors also noted that several trees and outbuildings had also been damaged or destroyed.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 16:54:00 to 05-JUN-08 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:18:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GEORGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:03:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:32:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESERVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One house in the town of Reserve lost the overhanging portion of it's porch, and a camping trailer outside the house next door was overturned. Several small tree limbs were also reported to have blown down. Part of a garage roof was blown off, and debris was blown into a nearby field.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:37:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter