An unusually strong supercell thunderstorm for early August moved slowly south and produced two tornadoes in southern Haskell and norther Seward counties.  Fortunately the tornadoes were narrow and there was not much to impact in this part of the area.

Tornado in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:40:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATANTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was a narrow tornado that moved across a corn field but did minimal damage to the crop.

Tornado in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:53:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KISMET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This narrow tornado moved out of Haskell county at 853 PM.  It damaged two small grain bins and caused some roof damage to a home.  Also, corn was destroyed as the vortex moved through the fields.

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 17:35:00 to 02-AUG-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly smaller than golf balls and it lasted for 10 minutes.

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 17:59:00 to 02-AUG-09 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:15:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:41:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:15:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was accompanied by 60 mph winds.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:16:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was accompanied by 70 mph winds.

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:54:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Windows were broken out of the house.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:50:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was accompanied by 60 mph winds.

Hail in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:34:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:54:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:27:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBL)LIBERAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly pea sized with just a few golf ball sized.

Hail in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:40:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 02-AUG-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The wind was estimated to be from 60 to 70 mph.  There was also half inch diameter hail and 3/4 of a inch of rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:15:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was also pea to penny sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:16:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was also dime to nickel sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:50:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was also quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:55:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBL)LIBERAL ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Heavy Rain in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 18:15:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall of 3.00 was observed in one hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:02:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Three to four inch diameter tree branches were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:20:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Three inch diameter tree branches were broken.  There was also a lot of dust picked up and that reduced visibilities.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 21:21:00 to 02-AUG-09 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 21:48:00 to 02-AUG-09 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 6.50K
Reported by: Public

The high winds ripped part of the roof off a house and some of the flashing underneath.

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 21:15:00 to 02-AUG-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:50:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATANTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This narrow tornado damaged a pivot irrigation sprinkler and corn.  It moved into Seward county at 853 PM CDT.

Hail in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 20:57:00 to 02-AUG-09 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail was nickel to quarter sized.

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-AUG-09 19:30:00 to 02-AUG-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was also pea sized hail.