A cold front and supported by an upper level jet streak helped to produce severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening.

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:08:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDETT RUCKER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:17:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:46:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH VALLEY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:10:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:16:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:08:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED PAWNEE CO ARP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:34:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:17:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A railroad crossing arm was blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:03:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large tree limbs were blown onto the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail also fell with the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:37:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:39:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:22:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:42:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVILAND ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds were estimated to be at least 70 MPH. Trees were being shredded by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:45:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVILAND ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Three inch diameter tree branches were broken by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:01:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:07:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:16:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:23:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were snapped off on 20th street southwest of Pratt.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:39:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDICINE LODGE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:22:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree damage was reported in Pratt with 3 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:27:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAWYER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 35 foot long trailer was blown onto a pickup.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wood shingles were blown off the roof from the strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 to 12-AUG-11 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 12-AUG-11 17:12:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager