Numerous scattered strong to severe thunderstorms affected portions of central, south-central and southeast Kansas from the mid-afternoon through the mid evening hours on the 24th, in response to a weak frontal boundary sagging south across the Central Plains. Dry sub-cloud conditions contributed to several reports of damaging winds across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 16:20:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The following damage occurred 3 miles south of Conway: A 2-foot tree trunk was snapped, a 10-inch tree limb fell on a fence, and power lines were downed along Frontier Road to Highway 56.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 16:27:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some tree damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 16:44:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEYENNE BOTTOMS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 16:47:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A shed was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 17:37:00 to 24-JUL-11 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORBIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 18:35:00 to 24-JUL-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANUTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH MOUND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles were blown off a few homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 14:22:00 to 24-JUL-11 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at McConnell Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 15:37:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: County Official

Fences were blown down. There was also damage to a few storage buildings, but the extent of damage is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 19:03:00 to 24-JUL-11 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 19:35:00 to 24-JUL-11 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor tree damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEYENNE BOTTOMS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 24-JUL-11 19:18:00 to 24-JUL-11 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNIS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage occurred and some shingles were blown off a home.