Severe thunderstorms moved out of eastern Colorado late in the evening and several of these storms were significant supercell storms.  One supercell in particular started near Pueblo Colorado during the late afternoon on the 11th and ended up south of Dodge City by sunrise on the 12th.  Large hail and damaging winds destroyed crops and caused significant property damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:02:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst was evident on radar and by ground survey south of Dodge City.  One pivot irrigation sprinkler was rolled over and a grain bin was destroyed and carried about 3/4 of a mile.  A 1/2 mile stretch of power poles were blown down also.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:02:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 210.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A second downburst was recorded by radar and verified by ground survey south of Dodge City and south of another damage area.  In this area, three pivot irrigation sprinklers were overturned, several power poles were broken and a 1/4 mile stretch of cedar trees were uprooted.  The damage area was about 3/4 mile wide and 2 1/2 miles long.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:25:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High winds from a severe thunderstorm produced widespread damage in town.  Many large trees were uprooted and there was also some roof damage.  Hail also occurred and there were many birds and small animals laying dead after the storm.  In addition, about 2.50 of rain fell in 30 minutes causing flooding of city streets.  Damage was far worse southeast of town.

Flood in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:25:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall of 2.50 fell in about 30 minutes causing flooding of city streets.

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hail was accompanied by 70 to 90 mph winds and did extensive damage to vehicles, buildings, crops and wildlife.  The largest stones were a bit bigger than a baseball with the majority golfball sized.  At one location 2 miles southeast of Cimarron the siding was stripped off a house.  Many fields of alfalfa and wheat were completely mowed down by the wind and hail.  Numerous rabbits and birds were laying dead where cover had once stood.  Also, there were 5 pivot irrigation sprinklers overturned and several trees uprooted.  Trees that were not uprooted were completely stripped of leaves and even pine trees were stripped of their needles in some cases.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 23:30:00 to 11-JUN-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The wind was estimated to be from 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 23:50:00 to 11-JUN-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter indicated the winds were about 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:44:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter indicated the winds were around 60 mph.

Heavy Rain in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 2.20 was observed in 2 hours.

Heavy Rain in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 2.40 fell in a 2 hour period.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 05:00:00 to 12-JUN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEOLA
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 2.75 was reported overnight.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 05:00:00 to 12-JUN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.40 was reported overnight.

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:55:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACRES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 04:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUN CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:50:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKLIN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several power poles on the north side of Bucklin were broken.  There were also numerous 10 inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:55:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement indicated wind gusts were at least 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The resident indicated the winds were at least 60 mph but because of darkness could not see any damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was also 2.20 of rain with the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 04:15:00 to 12-JUN-09 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROTECTION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The resident said the winds were at least 60 mph but could not see out because it was dark.

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 22:20:00 to 11-JUN-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was reported at the intersection of Road 1 and Road A.

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 22:54:00 to 11-JUN-09 22:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 23:09:00 to 11-JUN-09 23:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 23:17:00 to 11-JUN-09 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a wide stretch of hail on the ground.  The largest stone measured 2.07.

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:10:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOWLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:16:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLCOMB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:50:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:04:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:15:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:50:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The hail that fell covered the ground.

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:00:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Metal siding on the north side of the house was damaged by the hail that was accompanied by strong winds.

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:05:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud in GRANT, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 22:40:00 to 11-JUN-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:28:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:41:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was mostly nickel sized and covered Higway 23 to a depth of 2 inches at the Meade/Gray county line.  Some of the stones were golfball sized.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 23:50:00 to 11-JUN-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:57:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEOLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail covered the ground and combined with high wind caused extensive damage to vehicles and farm equipment.

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:15:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOWLER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in MEADE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 00:10:00 to 12-JUN-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOWLER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a large cone shaped funnel almost 1/2 way to the ground.

Hail in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 20:47:00 to 11-JUN-09 20:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: COOLIDGE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:20:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESS CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriffs office reported quarter sized hail covering Highway 283 for a 3/4 mile long stretch.

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

There was also 2.40 of rain with the storm.

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:15:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATANTA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATANTA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 03:05:00 to 12-JUN-09 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 02:40:00 to 12-JUN-09 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:25:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was accompanied by 70 to 90 mph winds but fortunately there were not too many stones this size.  However, smaller hail that fell with the wind killed many small birds and small animals in town.

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 to 12-JUN-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-09 22:40:00 to 11-JUN-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement