A surface trough moving out of eastern Colorado and the presence of an upper level jet streak helped to initiate thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETTLETON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn was destroyed by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:35:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZOOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.  Small hail also accompanied the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 20:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was some tree damage and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 20:14:00 to 07-AUG-11 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD STATION
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down north of Stafford.

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 15:28:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts to 50 MPH were observed with the hail.

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:02:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIELDS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:13:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:16:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 16:09:00 to 07-AUG-11 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIAN CARBON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8 inch diameter tree branch was broken by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 17:59:00 to 07-AUG-11 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:05:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong thunderstorm wind gusts blew down several large tents at the Dodge City Days Rodeo.  Six persons were injured from flying debris or falling tents.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 20:14:00 to 07-AUG-11 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Wind gusts were estimated to be 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:22:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:50:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Four inch diameter tree limbs were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:59:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROZEL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large and mature elm tree was blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:15:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 16 inch diameter tree was blown down on 14th avenue, 2 blocks north of Wyatt Earp Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 17:47:00 to 07-AUG-11 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOWLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:05:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 70 to 80 MPH.  Numerous tree limbs were blown down and there was also some minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:10:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.  Penny sized hail accompanied the high wind.

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 19:10:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts to 70 MPH also occurred with the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:03:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 65 MPH.