A powerful storm brought a bout of severe weather to Kansas on April 14th.  Severe thunderstorms including supercell storms developed ahead of a dryline and cold front during the afternoon.  Moisture was a limiting factor in the coverage and overall intensity of the storms however there was at least one brief tornado and several other funnel clouds that were documented across north central Kansas during the afternoon.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:20:00 to 14-APR-11 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:22:00 to 14-APR-11 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:23:00 to 14-APR-11 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:27:00 to 14-APR-11 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:33:00 to 14-APR-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tornado in CLAY, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:12:00 to 14-APR-11 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROUGHTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief rope tornado was witnessed by the public who also attempted to catch the tornado with a photograph.  The photo is looking east as a rain curtain wraps around the funnel and makes the funnel difficult to see.  The witness stated that the tornado as described as a rope was only on the ground for a moment before lifting. No damage occurred.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:40:00 to 14-APR-11 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND SPG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:15:00 to 14-APR-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:16:00 to 14-APR-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:23:00 to 14-APR-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:24:00 to 14-APR-11 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE RES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:48:00 to 14-APR-11 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 18:00:00 to 14-APR-11 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKETO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 2 to 3 inche sized limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:58:00 to 14-APR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated winds of 60-70 mph with pea sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 17:19:00 to 14-APR-11 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter measured winds of 65 mph.

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 12:54:00 to 14-APR-11 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CNK)BLOSSER APT CON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 13:15:00 to 14-APR-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:00:00 to 14-APR-11 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Funnel Cloud in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-11 16:44:00 to 14-APR-11 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALMAGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Spotter reported funnel cloud north of Abilene.