A large cluster of severe thunderstorms moved east from Colorado across the Kansas-Nebraska state line.  Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph resulted in roof, tree and utility pole damage.  Several reports of large hail up to golf ball size were received, along with isolated flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:06:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter reports several 4-inch tree limbs down as well as many 2-3 inch limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 22:23:00 to 02-JUL-11 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind gusts estimated at 70 mph hit Norton , damaging trees and the Downtown Sander Furniture store awning.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 22:18:00 to 02-JUL-11 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 58 mph was measured by KSN's weather network.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 22:23:00 to 02-JUL-11 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 22:32:00 to 02-JUL-11 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 72 mph was measured by KSN's weather network.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 20:35:00 to 02-JUL-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A semi was blown off Interstate 70 at this location.  Firefighters on scene estimated peak wind gusts of between 60 and 70 mph. 1.70 inches of rainfall was also measured.

Lightning in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 02:00:00 to 02-JUL-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDSLEY
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning strike started a bale fire overnight, resulting in response of two fire departments.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 27.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that siding was ripped off the side of a retail store.  Newspaper reports also indicated that 20 headstones were pushed over at the cemetery, and the flag pole was bent.  A car port was also lifted off the ground and landed on the car dealer's roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:25:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 5-inch tree limbs down.  Newspaper accounts also indicated trees and tree limbs were down throughout town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:25:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated peak wind gusts of 70 mph.

Hail in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 19:55:00 to 02-JUL-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLBY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 20:15:00 to 02-JUL-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKEMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 5-inch diameter live tree limbs down.

Flash Flood in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 20:40:00 to 02-JUL-11 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported street flooding with 6 inches of water running across the road and over curbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:00:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported several trees uprooted.  House had part of its roof blown off, and several power poles were broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:16:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported peak wind gusts of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust was measured from KSN's Weather Network.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAER
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 72 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 02-JUL-11 21:28:00 to 02-JUL-11 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAER
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 88 mph.