A strong frontal boundary and associated upper level disturbance sparked numerous strong to severe thunderstorms across the southeastern quarter of Kansas during the afternoon and evening of the 27th. In addition to numerous hail reports and a handful of wind reports across the area, two brief tornadoes touched down in Cowley and Chautauqua counties, but thankfully did not produce damage.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:20:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:54:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occurred on the north side of town.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:21:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:37:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:28:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:54:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:29:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:55:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occurred on the east side of town.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:16:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:39:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TORONTO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:35:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:25:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:39:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:40:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Was reported on the west side of town.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:44:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at the intersection of Webb and Pawnee.

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:35:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:23:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down just south of the state line and moved northeast into Kansas, just to the east of Highway K15. It was on the ground in open country and caused no damage.

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 21:00:00 to 27-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 21:02:00 to 27-FEB-11 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:35:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:42:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TORONTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:28:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at the intersection of 13th and Tyler.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 21:02:00 to 27-FEB-11 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 21:10:00 to 27-FEB-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH MOUND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:34:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down briefly over open country.  No damage was noted with this tornado.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:55:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at the intersection of 114th and Waterman.

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:53:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:23:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KWCH storm spotters reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Kellogg and 119th.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:16:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:56:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:58:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:59:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYRO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred along with quarter size hail.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 17:19:00 to 27-FEB-11 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 20:59:00 to 27-FEB-11 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYRO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred along with estimated 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:45:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on East Douglas. Property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 18:49:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occurred on Butler Road.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 13:25:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KAKE storm spotters reported penny size hail at the intersection of Kellogg and Tyler.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 27-FEB-11 19:30:00 to 27-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager