Jet streak dynamics across a surface trough helped to fire thunderstorms across western part of the area that became severe, moving across the region during the evening.

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 17:18:00 to 03-SEP-09 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: VODA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The hail almost completely covered the ground and lasted 10 minutes.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 18:30:00 to 03-SEP-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 18:23:00 to 03-SEP-09 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREGO CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 18:35:00 to 03-SEP-09 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 18:37:00 to 03-SEP-09 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 18:51:00 to 03-SEP-09 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

A storm window on the west side of the house was broken out by the hail.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:00:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

One to two inch diameter tree branches were broken by 60 mph winds that accompanied the hail.

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:30:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:35:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Only a few hail stones were 1 in diameter.  The remainder were around 1/2.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:23:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEELER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 16:55:00 to 03-SEP-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 17:00:00 to 03-SEP-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 17:35:00 to 03-SEP-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMOTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:23:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 19:00:00 to 03-SEP-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

One to two inch diameter tree limbs were broken.  Quarter sized hail also accompanied the high wind.

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 20:55:00 to 03-SEP-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 21:05:00 to 03-SEP-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENITH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The average hail size was 1 inch diameter.  Leaves were stripped from the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 21:15:00 to 03-SEP-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KALVESTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

One to one and half inch diameter tree branches were broken by the strong wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 03-SEP-09 20:30:00 to 03-SEP-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter tree limbs were blown down by the strong wind.