The afternoons of August 10th and 11th 2010 brought many short-lived thunderstorms to portions of northeastern Kansas.  These storms were short-lived, however, when they collapsed they produced strong gusts of wind which caused damage to numerous trees and structures.
On Tuesday August 10th, Pottawatomie County Emergency Manager was taking shelter from the storms in one of the the structures damaged by 70 to 80 mph winds when the roof was blown away.  Near Louisville, 6 power poles were damaged or broken by the strong winds. Aside from the damage in Pottawatomie County, trained spotters throughout  the area reported 60 to 70 mph winds from these short bursts of wind.
On Wednesday August 11th, another round of thunderstorms kicked off in the mid afternoon.  More tree and power pole damage was reported in downtown Lawrence.  A telephone pole was snapped near the Coffey County Airport and broken tree limbs did vehicle damage in Burlington.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 10-AUG-10 18:09:00 to 10-AUG-10 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 10-AUG-10 18:55:00 to 10-AUG-10 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLUSH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorms brought periods of strong winds and heavy rain to portions of Pottawatomie County on the afternoon of Aug 10, 2010.  These storms produced strong winds which broke or damaged 6 power poles near a landfill along Wheaton Road near Louisville.  The Kansas Department of Transportation reported a roof was torn off a barn-style metal shed located near Highway 24 and Onaga Road.  Many spotters throughout the area reported 60 to 70 mph winds with this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 10-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 10-AUG-10 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 6 inch tree limb broke at a residence near Tescott. a 4 foot Cottonwood tree was blown down by the strong winds. Time was estimated by the spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 10-AUG-10 19:42:00 to 10-AUG-10 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple spotters near the community of Alma reported 60 mph wind gusts. Some small tree limbs approximately 1 to 2 inches wide were broken as a result of the winds. One spotter reported that the wind lasted approximately 10 minutes at the residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 10-AUG-10 20:00:00 to 10-AUG-10 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust near Silver Lake, which broke some small tree limbs on the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 16:09:00 to 11-AUG-10 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters near Lawrence reported 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 15:37:00 to 11-AUG-10 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters in Osage City reported 70 mph wind gusts. Some small tree limbs were also broken across town due to the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 16:14:00 to 11-AUG-10 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 60 mph winds. a metal flag pole was pushed over as a result of the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 16:29:00 to 11-AUG-10 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 1550 Delaware and 1100 block of E 1500 Road, power lines were down. Scattered power outages were reported across Lawrence. A power pole was down over N1100 Road.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 17:19:00 to 11-AUG-10 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 17:30:00 to 11-AUG-10 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported 60 mph winds near the City of Lebo., with some small tree limb damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 11-AUG-10 18:02:00 to 11-AUG-10 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARPE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and poles were down along Highway 75 near Coffey County Airport.  Time was estimated with radar.