A strong upper level disturbance and associated frontal boundary interacted with a moist and unstable air mass to produce a couple rounds of widespread strong to severe thunderstorms across central, south-central and southeast Kansas during the afternoon and evening hours on the 24th. A handful of tornadoes occurred across central Kansas, some of which produced damage and an injury. Straight-line thunderstorm winds of 60 to 80 mph also affected many locations, producing areas of damage. Large hail was not as prevalent, although some stones did reach one inch in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measured by ASOS equipment at the airport. Emergency management reported a 6-inch diameter tree limb through a roof in west-central Hutchinson. A 12-inch diameter tree was also reported down. Police reported power lines down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:22:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eighteen to twenty-inch diameter trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:05:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 70 mph. Some roof damage was reported in Hoisington.

Lightning in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A small fire at a Great Bend apartment complex was reportedly started by lightning. Property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODIN
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEYENNE BOTTOMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN PLAIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight-line winds downed 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs, threw square hay bales 30 feet, and also threw a porta potty 50 yards.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:09:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ELK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLYROOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:44:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 12-inch diameter tree limb was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Reported by a KWCH storm chaser.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:19:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:09:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just outside of Ellinwood and moved to the northwest.  The tornado caused considerable damage at one farmstead and moderate damage at two others.  Most of the damage was limited to outbuildings such as barns and sheds.  However, the residences did sustain some minor damage as well. One person was injured (direct).

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado moved out of Stafford county and into Barton County.  Minimal damage was reported by the tornado.

Tornado in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down briefly in open country.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:43:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated around 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof of a barn was blown off, and trees of undetermined size were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:47:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:57:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:17:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:18:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:24:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Reported by KWCH storm chaser.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several power lines were downed.

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDOCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported near the intersection of Highway 17 and NE 30th.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:34:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:34:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at the Hutchinson Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed near the intersection of Highways 96 and 54.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down briefly in open country.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:22:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A relatively weak tornado moved over open country.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:53:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 60 to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEABODY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 60 mph on Timber south of 40th.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at the Coffeyville Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:41:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by KSN Weather Lab equipment.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A railroad crossing arm was damaged just south of Highway 50 on Highway 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 19:51:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Reports from Fire Department personnel, emergency management and a KAKE TV storm chaser reported areas of thunderstorm wind damage in Salina. Windows were blown out of a business near the intersection of Cloud and South 9th street, power lines were downed on Santa Fe Avenue, and some trees were uprooted across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:05:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:16:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Winds of at least 65 mph were estimated.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALATIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 21:52:00 to 24-MAY-11 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOWBROOK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 70 mph blew off parts of a residential metal roof near the intersection of Dean Road and 56th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:24:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi trailer was blown over on the Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 82 and 83.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBERGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 22:16:00 to 24-MAY-11 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANUTE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at the Chanute Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two homes and an outbuilding were damaged near Barton County Community College, but the extent of damage is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell on a house in Madison, partially damaging one side of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed near the intersection of 82nd and Riverton. The number of power lines or poles downed is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:26:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:55:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured at the Great Bend Airport. Law enforcement reported a roof blown off a building in Great Bend.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUSANK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:12:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:41:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs and power lines were downed in Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 20:05:00 to 24-MAY-11 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 80 mph inflicted extensive damage to a farmstead. A pole-barn and outbuilding were flattened, several cars were damaged, the roof of their home was damaged, and a trailer was flipped over. The Chanute Tribune contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:52:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 to 80 mph. Some tree damage was reported in Lyons. The Lyons News contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 90 mph destroyed a pole barn, and also inflicted some tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:27:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGMAN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Measured at the Kingman Airport.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to quarter size hail was reported in the city by the public, a trained spotter and amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickerson was without power for a time.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:44:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees up to 3.5 feet in diameter were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A small barn was destroyed by winds estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSBORG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to ten-inch diameter tree limbs were downed in Lindsborg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 17:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An 18-inch diameter tree was downed.