A strong cold front and associated upper level disturbance helped to erupt strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of south-central and southeast Kansas on the evening of the 27th. Golfball sized hail occurred northeast of Yates Center, and numerous reports of 60 mph winds were received from around the area.

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 17:40:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENOLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 17:41:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds to 50 mph occurred with the hail.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:05:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:12:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:14:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:44:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:55:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 19:17:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cedar Vale experienced a power outage due to the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 19:40:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 19:48:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Patio furniture was blown around a deck.

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 17:33:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:59:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 130.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-one power poles were downed along 282nd Road near K-15.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 18:02:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs and power poles were bent over or downed across southern portions of Winfield. Roof damage occurred to a business in downtown Winfield, resulting in the eventual demolition of the structure by city crews. Additionally, an 18 x 20 foot metal garage was destroyed. The Arkansas City Traveler contributed to this report.

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement