A slightly negatively tilted upper trough moved through the central plains during the late afternoon and evening hours of March 7th, while a nearly stationary cold frontal boundary made a bit of southern progress through the period. Good elevated instability and mid-level shear supported persistent convection, and large hail was the primary severe weather event observed with the storms that developed.

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:11:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:05:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:03:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 19:51:00 to 07-MAR-09 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter and nickel size hail reported by a trained spotter.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 19:28:00 to 07-MAR-09 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADMIRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 19:15:00 to 07-MAR-09 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail covering the ground.  Several 1.25 inch diameter stones the largest size evident.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 19:05:00 to 07-MAR-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 07-MAR-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHONG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 22:55:00 to 07-MAR-09 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter also estimated 55 mph wind gusts.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 22:49:00 to 07-MAR-09 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALMAGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 22:47:00 to 07-MAR-09 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADMIRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 22:46:00 to 07-MAR-09 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 21:28:00 to 07-MAR-09 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 21:28:00 to 07-MAR-09 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mainly penny size hail, with a few stones up to the size of quarters.  Hail accumulated to approximately 1 deep on the ground.

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 18:29:00 to 07-MAR-09 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 18:50:00 to 07-MAR-09 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 23:46:00 to 07-MAR-09 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOBE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 23:28:00 to 07-MAR-09 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 23:15:00 to 07-MAR-09 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:43:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOBE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:25:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:13:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 18:55:00 to 07-MAR-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 07-MAR-09 20:23:00 to 07-MAR-09 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter