A slow moving cold front triggered thunderstorms across parts of Northeast Kansas.  The thunderstorms developed in an airmass that was very hot and unstable and the storms quickly became severe producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. The storms continued to intensify and produced additional wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:20:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an estimated 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:38:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUSCHER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles blown off highway from 5 miles south to 11 miles south of Concordia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:53:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weak 12 inch diameter tree blew down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous power lines were blown down in the town of Clay Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were blown down in Morganville on 27th and 28th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FACT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8 inch tree limb was blown down in the front yard.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 15:58:00 to 09-AUG-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 16:00:00 to 09-AUG-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The visibility was zero in strong winds and heavy rain. Also a 16 to 18 inch tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 16:15:00 to 09-AUG-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8 inch tree limb blew down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 16:35:00 to 09-AUG-09 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKETO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 7 to 8 inch tree limbs blew down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 16:45:00 to 09-AUG-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEATTIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 17:07:00 to 09-AUG-09 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4 to 5 inch tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 17:22:00 to 09-AUG-09 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A ten inch tree and a TV antenna was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 09-AUG-09 16:40:00 to 09-AUG-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were blown down.  Around 5 minutes of strong winds from the west.