Thunderstorms developed along a cold front from west central Iowa to south central Kansas.  Wind gusts to seventy miles per hour, and large hail to the size of softballs struck portions of Shawnee, Jefferson, Douglas, and Wabaunsee counties. One of the most significant impacts, a tree that was blown down onto and left blocking Hwy 24 in Silver Lake, was reported.

Lightning in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike at the Indian Hills substation caused a power loss to approximately one thousand customers for just over two hours. Businesses along the Wanamaker corridor in Topeka were most adversely affected.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 08-JUN-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained spotters, Lawrence Emergency Management, and local newspapers reported that several intersections along and in the vicnity of 23rd Street were covered in water, some of which were impassible.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 16:19:00 to 08-JUN-08 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZAWKIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 16:28:00 to 08-JUN-08 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 16:47:00 to 08-JUN-08 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines reported down across the town of McLouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:12:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:27:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters relayed reports through Emergency Manager.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:51:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Broadcast media in same area also reported hail the size of pennies.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail fell at the Topeka Expo Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:18:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixty to seventy mile per hour winds estimated by several spotters.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:21:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several two to three inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:24:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust measured by anemometer on spotter's vehicle one mile east of Lawrence on Hwy 10.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 14:14:00 to 08-JUN-08 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC FARLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:25:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to penny size hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 15:52:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 16:40:00 to 08-JUN-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a new barn, and several trees were blown down near the residence of the citizen.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 17:09:00 to 08-JUN-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports of hail from the size of pennies to quarters were received. Notably, hail the size of quarters fell on campers at the Wakarusa Music Festival at Clinton Lake State Park just southwest of Lawrence.