A vigorous upper level wind max moved across western Kansas during the evening and overnight hours.  Abnormally moist boundary layer conditions existed and deep turning of the atmosphere helped to produce numerous thunderstorms. Some of the storms became severe and even tornadic.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 19:55:00 to 07-OCT-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 20:15:00 to 07-OCT-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 18:00:00 to 07-OCT-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-11 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The roof was torn off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 20:50:00 to 07-OCT-11 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An open shed was blown across the road and into a field.

Hail in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 21:00:00 to 07-OCT-11 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MAYLINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-11 03:50:00 to 08-OCT-11 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A barn was destroyed by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:33:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported from the KSN weatherlab network.

Tornado in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 20:45:00 to 07-OCT-11 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANNING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado did not strike anything in the county but as it crossed into Lane county at 950 PM CDT it did strike a farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 18:15:00 to 07-OCT-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:57:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

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

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 20:10:00 to 07-OCT-11 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-11 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND
Magnitude: 86.00 MG
Reported by: Public

This wind gust was measured by a Davis weather instrument.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 23:05:00 to 07-OCT-11 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Tornado in LANE, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 20:50:00 to 07-OCT-11 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado entered the county from Scott county at 950 PM CDT and struck a farm.  Damage was done to outbuildings, trees and farm machinery.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 23:20:00 to 07-OCT-11 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH.

Tornado in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 23:08:00 to 07-OCT-11 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado became wrapped in rain but did not strike anything to damage.

Tornado in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 08-OCT-11 03:50:00 to 08-OCT-11 03:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This small tornado developed on the leading edge of convection and had a local area of intense inflow that helped generate the tornado.  A shed was severely damaged and a large pine tree was uprooted.

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:00:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:18:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLCOMB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:25:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:30:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:35:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:37:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODKEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:40:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLCOMB
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:52:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:40:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 18:23:00 to 07-OCT-11 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:35:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi was blown over and several power poles were blown down.  Also the roof of an outbuilding was blown off.

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 18:15:00 to 07-OCT-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 19:12:00 to 07-OCT-11 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 07-OCT-11 17:00:00 to 07-OCT-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.