On the afternoon of April 29th, 2010 strong to severe thunderstorms formed across northern Kansas bringing large hail to the size of golfballs and damaging winds over 60 mph. A brief tornado touchdown occurred over open country approximately 4 miles northeast of Washington.  No condensation funnel appeared to reach the ground however dust was noted beneath the rotating wall cloud indicating a ground circulation on two occasions for a period of about 30 seconds.  No damage was found to have occurred.  The tornado was documented by the general public and storm chasers.

High Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:39:00 to 29-APR-10 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Manhattan ASOS measured a 61 mph wind gust associated with strong gradient winds.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:15:00 to 29-APR-10 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:30:00 to 29-APR-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TABOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:39:00 to 29-APR-10 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:48:00 to 29-APR-10 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:48:00 to 29-APR-10 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 18:22:00 to 29-APR-10 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 19:42:00 to 29-APR-10 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 19:57:00 to 29-APR-10 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TABOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 20:57:00 to 29-APR-10 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 15:36:00 to 29-APR-10 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELPHOS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.  Hail damage was sustained to a tractor.

High Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:40:00 to 29-APR-10 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and Electrical transformers were blown down.  One shed was also blown over.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 21:49:00 to 29-APR-10 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:30:00 to 29-APR-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 16:00:00 to 29-APR-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORDIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 16:03:00 to 29-APR-10 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORDIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 16:30:00 to 29-APR-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:10:00 to 29-APR-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:30:00 to 29-APR-10 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down due to thunderstorm winds. Time was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:00:00 to 29-APR-10 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust near Washington.  Small tree limbs were broken.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:15:00 to 29-APR-10 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 17:15:00 to 29-APR-10 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:53:00 to 29-APR-10 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust near Abilene.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 23:28:00 to 29-APR-10 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 18:12:00 to 29-APR-10 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMONS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief tornado touchdown occurred over open country approximately 4 miles northeast of Washington.  No condensation funnel appeared to reach the ground however dust was noted beneath the rotating wall cloud indicating a ground circulation on two occasions for a period of about 30 seconds.  No damage was found to have occurred.  The tornado was documented by the general public and storm chasers.

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-10 22:18:00 to 29-APR-10 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter