A cold front and associated upper level disturbance ignited strong to severe thunderstorms across central and southeast Kansas from the late afternoon into the mid-evening hours on the 31st. Winds of 60 to 80 mph were reported, along with quarter size hail. The strong winds produced some damage in the Luray area in Russell county. Additionally, localized minor street flooding was reported in Coffeyville due to heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 15:06:00 to 31-AUG-10 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Cowley County Emergency Management estimated 60 mph winds in Arkansas City. A handful of trees and tree limbs were downed by the winds. The Arkansas City Traveler contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 20:30:00 to 31-AUG-10 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds tore off an auto dealer's tin roof during the evening hours on the 31st.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 18:45:00 to 31-AUG-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LURAY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated 70 to 80 mph winds produced widespread damage in and around the Luray area. A church limestone steeple was badly damaged, a fertilizer conveyer at the COOP was blown over, an awning was blown off a business, several trees and tree limbs of various sizes were downed, and some power lines were downed, one of which fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 16:22:00 to 31-AUG-10 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSODAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 to 70 mph winds about 3 miles southwest of Cassoday.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 16:29:00 to 31-AUG-10 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSODAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred with 40 mph winds and torrential rain.

Hail in CHASE, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 17:04:00 to 31-AUG-10 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZAAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail occurred, along with one inch of rain in 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 17:30:00 to 31-AUG-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few 3 to 4-inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 19:08:00 to 31-AUG-10 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement estimated 60 mph winds in and around the Lucas area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 19:28:00 to 31-AUG-10 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds with heavy rain.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 22:15:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several streets in Coffeyville were flooded due to 1 to 2 inches of rain in a short period of time. Flooding was likely relatively minor, so no damage was reported.

Lightning in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 31-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Fire from a lightning strike destroyed a barn during the evening hours on the 31st. The contents of the barn were also destroyed, including saddles, a four-wheeler and a quantity of hay. The Winfield Daily Courier contributed to this report.