Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms affected portions of central and south-central Kansas generally west of the Flint Hills during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 2nd, in response to a weak cold front approaching from the north. The more notable reports include golfball to tennis ball size hail in Ellsworth, and winds estimated around 70 mph north of Kanopolis State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 20:06:00 to 02-JUL-11 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEIRO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Tornado in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 18:03:00 to 02-JUL-11 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A very thin rope like tornado touched down briefly. The tornado may also be considered a landspout.  This can be attributed to the length of time the tornado was on the ground versus the distance it traveled.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 15:38:00 to 02-JUL-11 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEUDA SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated around 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 02-JUL-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A fireworks tent was blown over on the state line south of Arkansas City, injuring two tent workers (direct).

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 18:39:00 to 02-JUL-11 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 18:55:00 to 02-JUL-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at the Great Bend Airport.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 18:58:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORRAINE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:09:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANOPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:15:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball to tennis ball size hail affected Ellsworth. The only reported damage included windows broken out near the Ellsworth golf course. However, other hail damage not reported likely occurred, especially to area roofs and vehicles. Therefore, property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:20:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred with 50 mph winds.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:58:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANOPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 02-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds measured at 60 mph inflicted some minor damage across Arkansas City. A power pole was downed just west of downtown, and a large tree was downed just east of downtown.