Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms ravaged portions of central, south-central and southeast Kansas during the overnight hours of June 26th. Thunderstorms initially developed over Nebraska and northern Kansas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 26th. This activity then surged southeast into an increasingly moist and unstable airmass, producing widespread damaging winds, along with areas of very heavy rainfall, which resulted in areas of flooding and flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:18:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some utility poles were downed in and around Udall. Information courtesy of the Winfield Courier.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:38:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some power poles were downed in and around Strother Field. Information courtesy of the Winfield Courier.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:37:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEVNA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:39:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind was measured by ASOS equipment at the Hutchinson Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:26:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were downed near the intersection of Highway 1 and 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:50:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some tree damage occurred in and around Arkansas City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:53:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEUDA SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:57:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:08:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds to 60 mph occurred with the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:38:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The strong winds rolled a semi-truck on US-54 one mile west of Goddard. The report was relayed by KWCH Television and KFDI Radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:39:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea size hail occurred with the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:49:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind was measured by ASOS equipment at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:50:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six-inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:54:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:00:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 15-inch diameter tree and 6-inch diameter tree limbs were downed near K-42.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:51:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEVNA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three-inch diameter tree limbs were downed, along with a 3-inch diameter redbud tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:11:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:15:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:20:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KSNW Television viewer reported 4-inch diameter tree limbs downed and shingles blown off a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:40:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated at the National Weather Service Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:45:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:49:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind was measured by ASOS equipment at Jabara Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 02:05:00 to 27-JUN-08 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported shingle damage in Derby. The report was relayed via KSNW Television.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 01:35:00 to 27-JUN-08 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The wind was estimated near the intersection of Central and I-235.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-08 21:12:00 to 26-JUN-08 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LURAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-08 22:45:00 to 26-JUN-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RSL)RUSSELL MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured by ASOS equipment at the Russell Airport.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-08 23:29:00 to 26-JUN-08 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:40:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:41:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:47:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi-truck trailer was blown over near the intersection of K-96 and 6th Avenue on the southwest edge of Hutchinson. Additionally, an empty trailer parked at Tyson Foods rolled over. Furthermore, the storm knocked out power to about 7,000 customers across Reno County. Four 69,000-volt transmission line structures were lost because of the wind, and at least 6 power poles were downed across the county. Several fireworks tents were blown down in and around Hutchinson, and several traffic signals were damaged around the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-08 23:42:00 to 26-JUN-08 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLYROOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea sized hail occurred along with the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:00:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The wind was measured by KSNW WeatherLab equipment at Windom Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:05:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The wind was measured by KSNW WeatherLab equipment at Lyons Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:08:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail occurred with the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 00:23:00 to 27-JUN-08 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The wind was measured by AWOS equipment at the McPherson Airport. Power poles and 16,000-volt power lines were downed along I-135 between exits 57 and 58 southeast of McPherson, and 3-inch diameter tree limbs were downed in McPherson. Additionally, various fireworks tents were blown down across the county.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 05:07:00 to 27-JUN-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches caused widespread flooding across the northern half of Butler County during the early morning hours of the 27th. Several roads became impassable in the Cassoday and Burns area. Water rescues were needed for campers around Fox Lake east of Cassoday. Additionally, several camping areas around El Dorado Lake closed due to a rise in lake levels.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-08 05:00:00 to 27-JUN-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TETERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread 3 to 6 inch rains across the northern half of Greenwood County during the early morning hours of the 27th produced widespread flooding of mainly rural and low-lying areas. Numerous roads were covered with water and barricaded near the Hamilton area.