An upper level shortwave trough caused a severe weather outbreak across eastern Kansas, resulting in numerous reports of large hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCIER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department antenna tower was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 75 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:46:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A 10 inch diameter tree limb was broken. Time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:47:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees are uprooted and power lines are down in Burlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:55:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small trees are blown down, with estimated 60 to 65 mph wind gust.  Time is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:55:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTPHALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind speed is estimated. Damage was reported in the town of Westphalia with power lines down on cars and some trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:00:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down in Hiawatha.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:01:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA RES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:01:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported a 70 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:19:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 2 inch tree limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:20:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Many 12 inch diamter limbs were downed.  Trees were blown onto houses.  Power lines are down.  This was a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:28:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE LOUP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 00:10:00 to 16-JUN-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP FUNSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was located 11 miles west of the Manhattan exit on Interstate 70.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 00:47:00 to 16-JUN-09 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAMP ANGEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 01:32:00 to 16-JUN-09 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 600 block of SW 6th street and intersection of 29th and Van Buren is closed.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 02:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was a delayed report.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 02:18:00 to 16-JUN-09 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABETHA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 30 foot tree is split in half and laying across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS in Emporia estimated a 67 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 12 inch tree snapped and fell on power lines. This is a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS in Emporia estimated a 67 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 12 inch tree snapped and fell on power lines.  This is a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:15:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust at the Garnett airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:32:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch tree limbs down.  The spotter estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:34:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The city has lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:36:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager for Coffey County reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:04:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCIPIO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports a large piece of barn across highway 59 with large tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:05:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Ottawa estimated a 70 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:09:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 16 inch diameter tree was laying across road.  Another tree was laying across road 5 miles west of Council Grove, which was 12 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:10:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLONY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated an 80 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:11:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust at 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREELY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 inch tree was uprooted. Some 12 inch diameter limbs fell.  This was a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTROPOLIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10 foot by 12 foot door was blown off of the shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 to 15-JUN-09 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A basketball hoop was blown over.

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:25:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORDIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail lasted for 5 minutes with the largest stone 1.5 inches in diameter.

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:33:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE RES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:40:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:43:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inch limbs are breaking off trees.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage and bay window broken on house were reported.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage and bay window broken on house were reported.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage and bay window broken was on house.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:36:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACLEDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Relayed report of wind gust from sheriff deputy on Onaga Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONAGA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:52:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds to 60 to 65 mph lasted for 15 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:55:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a home.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:57:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:57:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:05:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIRCLEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:09:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 16 inch diameter tree is laying across the road. Another tree is laying across the road 5 miles west of Council grove, and is 1 foot in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:24:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 23:18:00 to 16-JUN-09 00:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 2800 Road from X Avenue South to Burdick Road is still closed.

Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 16-JUN-09 03:00:00 to 16-JUN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Mechanic Street underpass is closed due to high water.  Also the intersections of Road 170 and G, Road 180 and G, and Road 105 and U streets are closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 to 15-JUN-09 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Debris and mud flowing over the intersection of highways K4 and K149 from Level Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:03:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds were measured at Manhattan airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:04:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEATS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOLLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The wind was very strong.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:05:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA LAKE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gust was measured by ASOS.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:12:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:13:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORROWVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:18:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The gust was reported by law enforcement.

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:00:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:08:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:08:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reports 60 mph winds in Wamego.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines are down in Wamego.

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:22:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORDIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 19:32:00 to 15-JUN-09 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 60 mph winds.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 15-JUN-09 18:57:00 to 15-JUN-09 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were reported at 50 mph.