Severe thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across north-central Kansas and produced large hail, strong winds and heavy rains. Hail up to the size of softballs was reported west of Stockton where windows were broken, roofs and siding damaged and crops pummeled.  A couple of brief tornados were reported to have touched down in Rooks County.  One was south of Stockton and the other was near Woodston. No damage occurred with these.  There were other reports of hail, mainly up to the size of golf balls, and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph reported across the area.  A tornado touched down north of Beloit in Mitchell County and traveled east. Several houses, outbuildings, grain bins, trees and power poles were damaged along the it���s path. This tornado crossed into Cloud County.

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:50:00 to 24-APR-08 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:56:00 to 24-APR-08 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRWIN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This wind gust was measured by the RAWS equipment located west of Kirwin.

Hail in SMITH, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:05:00 to 24-APR-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 23:05:00 to 24-APR-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAWKER CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 23:23:00 to 24-APR-08 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELOIT ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado sat down north of Beloit near highway 14 and traveled eastward.  Several homes, farmsteads, outbuildings and trees were damaged along the tornadoes path. For the first 4 miles of the damage path, the tornado was rated at EF2 with EF0 damage seen through the rest of the county.  The tornado exited Mitchell County northeast of Scottsville and entered Cloud County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:35:00 to 24-APR-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This wind gust was measured by weather equipment at the grade school in Stockton.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:35:00 to 24-APR-08 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORNE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This wind gust was measured by weather equipment at the Osborne Elementary School.

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:22:00 to 24-APR-08 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURR OAK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:51:00 to 24-APR-08 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The hail was accompanied with estimated winds of 50 MPH and heavy rain.

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:31:00 to 24-APR-08 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORNE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:46:00 to 24-APR-08 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:42:00 to 24-APR-08 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief tornado that occurred in open country.

Tornado in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:50:00 to 24-APR-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a storm chaser.

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:38:00 to 24-APR-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to softball sized hail was reported across the northern portion of Stockton. This caused a lot of window and siding damage. There were also scattered reports of power outages.

Hail in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:00:00 to 24-APR-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:14:00 to 24-APR-08 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESBON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:05:00 to 24-APR-08 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER RES
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 22:09:00 to 24-APR-08 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:23:00 to 24-APR-08 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 24-APR-08 21:42:00 to 24-APR-08 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer