A cold front in conjunction with rich low-level moisture and an upper level disturbance erupted a line of strong to severe thunderstorms that moved southeast across south-central and southeast Kansas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 15th. Four relatively weak and brief tornadoes touched down across portions of south-central Kansas, producing no known damage. Additionally, tennis ball sized hail occurred in and around Hutchinson, and 70 mph winds occurred south of Argonia.

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:02:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:16:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:38:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds of around 50 mph occurred with the hail.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:45:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:45:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:49:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:08:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Most of the hail was one-half inch in diameter, with a few tennis ball size.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:18:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds of 50 to 55 mph occurred with the hail.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:21:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:29:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 18:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reported by a KAKE TV storm chaser.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:02:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:23:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:28:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPIVEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:31:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:58:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 20:07:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured by KWCH TV near the intersection of Highway 49 and 30th Street Road.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reported by KSN Television.

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:40:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 20:29:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGONIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:53:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reported by a KAKE TV storm chaser.

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:42:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:48:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENDA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:31:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds also gusted to 45 mph.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reported by KSN Television.

Tornado in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:57:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEY RES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down over Cheney Lake.

Tornado in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:31:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A funnel cloud briefly touched the ground.

Tornado in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 16:58:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado touch down in an open field and lifted shortly after making contact with the ground.

Tornado in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A brief tornado touchdown in an open field.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 14:46:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 14:46:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 14:55:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOWBROOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 14:59:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 17:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSODAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:11:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reported by KSN Television.