Thunderstorms developed late in the evening on the 16th and continued overnight as a short wave trough moved out of the rockies. Widespread reports of hail and high wind were received.

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 22:36:00 to 16-APR-08 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 22:45:00 to 16-APR-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 22:45:00 to 16-APR-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 22:53:00 to 16-APR-08 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:10:00 to 16-APR-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:10:00 to 16-APR-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:10:00 to 16-APR-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:15:00 to 16-APR-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

The hail lasted for 20 minutes.

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:15:00 to 16-APR-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROZEL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:23:00 to 16-APR-08 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The hail covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:05:00 to 17-APR-08 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMOTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Partial damage was done to a patio roof by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:20:00 to 17-APR-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tank battery was damaged and a shed top was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:20:00 to 17-APR-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A grain bin was displaced about 1/4 of a mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:30:00 to 17-APR-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 15-APR-08 23:10:00 to 15-APR-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:10:00 to 16-APR-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:18:00 to 16-APR-08 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:10:00 to 17-APR-08 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:20:00 to 17-APR-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:35:00 to 16-APR-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANO STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At the time of the event, the observer also reported visibility down to zero in blowing dirt.

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:55:00 to 16-APR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:00:00 to 17-APR-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:15:00 to 17-APR-08 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:20:00 to 17-APR-08 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:35:00 to 17-APR-08 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 10:53:00 to 16-APR-08 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:50:00 to 17-APR-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:30:00 to 16-APR-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds blew over a semi-tractor truck on Highway 83.  The driver had minor injuries and was released at the scene.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:55:00 to 16-APR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 17-APR-08 00:00:00 to 17-APR-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KALVESTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The corner portion of a roof was blown off an old barn.  A horse trailer was also flipped over.

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 16-APR-08 23:18:00 to 16-APR-08 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue