A surface low pressure area moved northeast out of Colorado during the day.  Severe thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours and continued well into the evening. Nearly 50 reports of severe weather were received in NW Kansas with a few hail reports in SW Nebraska.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:25:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:04:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:18:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRIBUNE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:40:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:15:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:55:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi truck was flipped over on highway 23 about 13 miles north of Hoxie.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:55:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Irrigation pivot overturned about 10 miles north of Hoxie.

Hail in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PETER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over 20 reports of hail 0.75 to 1.00 inch in diameter were received via NSSL's SHAVE project. An isolated report of 1.5 inch hail was noted 9 miles south of Bogue.  A large supercell thunderstorm moved slowly across southern Graham county and was responsible for the reports.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 14:18:00 to 29-MAY-08 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 14:40:00 to 29-MAY-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 14:43:00 to 29-MAY-08 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:02:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail reported to be covering the ground. Small (1-inch diameter) tree limbs also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINGO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 29-MAY-08 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Two storm chasers reported a rain-wrapped tornado with poor contrast.  there was no known damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TASCO
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large machine shed was destroyed, apparently by thunderstorm winds, with pieces blown about a half mile from the original location.  Nearby, the homeowner's residence suffered minor roof damage.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:15:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRINNELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At least a dozen hail reports between 0.75 and 1.00 inches in diameter were received from NSSL's SHAVE project.  These reports were associated with a severe thunderstorm which tracked ENE across northern Gove county during the late afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:16:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 12:49:00 to 29-MAY-08 12:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 12:47:00 to 29-MAY-08 12:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 14:29:00 to 29-MAY-08 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Resident stated the wind gust lasted about one minute.

Hail in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 20:26:00 to 29-MAY-08 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:09:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:21:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENSMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:17:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:09:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:12:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:14:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail report relayed via the National Spotter Network stating hail was covering Interstate 70 near Park.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 17:13:00 to 29-MAY-08 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:12:00 to 29-MAY-08 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 29-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 29-MAY-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 29-MAY-08 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRIBUNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:20:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 19:00:00 to 29-MAY-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down in Oakley, including a large tree at city hall.  Power lines reported down.

Tornado in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-08 15:40:00 to 29-MAY-08 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Chaser reported an elephant trunk tornado east of Hoxie.  No damage was reported.