Thunderstorms developed across eastern Colorado and western Kansas early in the afternoon and moved east and southeast. Numerous hail reports were received, some up to 2 inches in diameter. Several tornadoes occurred in western Kansas, all over open fields.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:38:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 13:40:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 13:50:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported hail covered the ground.

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 13:57:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:02:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported hail breaking the windows.

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:16:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported very strong winds accompanied the hail, but speeds were unknown.

Hail in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 15:37:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVANT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 15:48:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 15:48:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 16:40:00 to 08-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm was accompanied by heavy rainfall and hail broke windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:08:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inch diameter tree branches were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:11:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:15:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:08:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 14:25:00 to 08-MAY-08 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail is reported to be 1 foot deep in the city of Sharon Springs.

Tornado in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 12:27:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRIBUNE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large, dusty tornado was on the ground about 20 minutes, and remained over open fields.

Tornado in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 12:49:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELKIRK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado remained over open fields.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-08 15:10:00 to 08-MAY-08 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio