Two rounds of severe weather defined the evening hours of April 10th.  Discrete thunderstorms developed out ahead of a surface front during the late afternoon.  Large hail, up to one inch in diameter, was the primary reported event with this convection. Convection redeveloped across east central Kansas during the evening, into a line segment that lifted to the northeast. This line of storms produced strong, damaging winds with estimated wind speeds up to 80mph. Damage mainly impacted tree branches and powerlines.  But, several reports of building damage came in as well, and one tractor trailer was blown off the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:29:00 to 10-APR-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Shingles blown off the apartment complex of a NWS-Employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:07:00 to 10-APR-08 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles blown off roof of spotter's home, and the homes of several neighbors.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:02:00 to 10-APR-08 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 60mph winds blew over a row of Port-a-Potties.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:11:00 to 10-APR-08 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines down on Kansas Hwy 68 between Ottawa and Pomona.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:25:00 to 10-APR-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:27:00 to 10-APR-08 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Transformers blown along Topeka Blvd on the south end of the city.

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:25:00 to 10-APR-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:35:00 to 10-APR-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:41:00 to 10-APR-08 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KVOE radio measured 72mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:42:00 to 10-APR-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter in Burlington called in 60mph winds estimate.  Second spotter, nearby in Burlington, called in damage report, including shingles having been blown from roof and some tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:25:00 to 10-APR-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to seven inch diameter live tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:27:00 to 10-APR-08 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WIBW TV reported wind speeds around 60mph.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 16:55:00 to 10-APR-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:17:00 to 10-APR-08 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:25:00 to 10-APR-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:35:00 to 10-APR-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:11:00 to 10-APR-08 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:12:00 to 10-APR-08 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small tree limbs blown down.  Full trash containers blown down the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:16:00 to 10-APR-08 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:17:00 to 10-APR-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree blown down.  Tree reported to have been blocking a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:59:00 to 10-APR-08 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADMIRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerlines knocked down behind spotter's home.  Large tree limbs blwon down from a dead tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:30:00 to 10-APR-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A barn expected to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places was destroyed by severe thunderstorm winds. The barn was nearly 100 years old, and was built from a kit from the Sears, Roebucks & Company. Items within the barn were also moved and damaged by the strong winds. The building had recently undergone improvements to make the barn more stable.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:28:00 to 10-APR-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tree limbs and power lines were reported down across the city.  Westar energy reported that up to 860 residences were without power in Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:03:00 to 10-APR-08 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof was blown off of a repair shop.  Just west of this location, a pole barn was blown over. An Osage City car dealership also reported damage with the severe thunderstorms.

Hail in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 15:17:00 to 10-APR-08 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 15:22:00 to 10-APR-08 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 15:53:00 to 10-APR-08 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREELY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:42:00 to 10-APR-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcemnet reported damage across portions of the city of Emporia.  The roof was blown off of a cattle shed.  Part of a commercial sign was blown down.  Tree limbs were also reported down.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 14:22:00 to 10-APR-08 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLS SUMMIT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 14:43:00 to 10-APR-08 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREELY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:42:00 to 10-APR-08 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and one tree reported down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:35:00 to 10-APR-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Five buildings at the Emporia Livestock sales were damaged when severe thunderstorm winds blew across Emporia. The roofs were torn from three sheds, and the debris was tossed several streets away and onto powerlines, which caused sparks. The power was out to several local businesses and residences. Country Mart North also sustained damage to the sign on the front of it's building. A piece of the sign flew across the street and knocked over a portion of fence. Several trees and power lines were also reported down along the damage path.  Sheds and local business signs in addition to those above were also reported to have been damaged. Seven hundred and seven people were reported to have lost power.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:25:00 to 10-APR-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:11:00 to 10-APR-08 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A wind gust blew a tractor trailer onto it's side. Highway 75 was partially blocked by the trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 17:53:00 to 10-APR-08 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lean-to garage was blown down and pieces were carried onto Old Highway 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:31:00 to 10-APR-08 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TOP)BILLARD ARPT TO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:35:00 to 10-APR-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down over the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:33:00 to 10-APR-08 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Powerlines and one large tree reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 18:39:00 to 10-APR-08 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines down in town.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-08 16:15:00 to 10-APR-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public