A slow-moving upper low pressure area moved across the region during the afternoon.  A line of severe thunderstorms developed over Colorado in the morning and moved into western Kansas during the afternoon.  Winds of 70 to 80 mph accompanied the storms producing damage to trees and utility poles.  In addition, large hail and several funnel cloud reports were also received.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RULETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Employee reported that three windows were broken by wind-blown hail, with some minor roof damage also occurring.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:06:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARUSO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RULETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:24:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Game warden reported two circle pivot irrigation systems damaged.  Wind speed and time estimated from nearby Goodland ASOS wind report of 79 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Sections of fence blown down as well as a tree.  Wind-driven half inch diameter hail persisted for 20 minutes causing hail damage to trees and property.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: EDSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was reported down on Highway 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: EDSON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind speed estimated from ASOS report at Goodland and nearby power pole damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:59:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: KANORADO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was reported down from thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:56:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight power poles were reported broken near Monument with all poles laying to the east.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A live seven-inch diameter tree limb was blown down, and several pieces of tin roofing were removed from a shed.  Time of event estimated.

Hail in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 15:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-11 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter