Late in the evening on June 17th a series of severe thunderstorms ripped through portions of northeast and east central Kansas. Strong winds up to 75 mph were reported with these storms, in addition to large hail up to the size of golf balls.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 19:37:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY BROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 19:41:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILLON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 19:43:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 19:51:00 to 17-JUN-11 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 20:04:00 to 17-JUN-11 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 20:09:00 to 17-JUN-11 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 21:00:00 to 17-JUN-11 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 21:15:00 to 17-JUN-11 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 21:04:00 to 17-JUN-11 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 21:06:00 to 17-JUN-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 21:09:00 to 17-JUN-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 22:37:00 to 17-JUN-11 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTROPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 22:56:00 to 17-JUN-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported that trees were broken along E 1900 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 23:10:00 to 17-JUN-11 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported trees down along E 2400 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 23:10:00 to 17-JUN-11 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported trees down at 11th and Mississippi Street in Lawrence.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-JUN-11 00:25:00 to 18-JUN-11 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: STULL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported trees down along N 2190 Road near Lecompton.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 18-JUN-11 02:00:00 to 18-JUN-11 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch tree limbs were broken near Ada.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 22:25:00 to 17-JUN-11 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A motorist on the Kansas Turnpike reported 70 mph winds six mile south of Emporia. The broadcast media also reported 60 to 70 mph winds one mile south of Emporia.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 23:15:00 to 17-JUN-11 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTUMWA
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager for Coffey County measured a 73 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-11 23:23:00 to 17-JUN-11 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Lyndon reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 18-JUN-11 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple power lines were down at 400 block of Orange in Baldwin City. Winds were estimated around 70 mph by a trained spotter near 5th and Ames in Baldwin City.  Power was also knocked out to the city.