A strong system moved across the Midwest and brought a round of severe storms to the area late on the 28th and early on the 29th of February. A squall line with embedded bows and super cellular type storms produced large hail and very strong damaging winds.

Hail in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CUNE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:37:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MINERAL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:42:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:48:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRONTENAC
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:52:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CUNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 23:21:00 to 28-FEB-12 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEUTRAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:48:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:30:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported two barns destroyed and one with significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MINERAL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported six large wood high voltage power poles down and damage to a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CUNE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two out buildings were destroyed with one having its foundation anchors pulled out.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:44:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICOPEE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported damage to roofs, downed trees, and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:52:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CUNE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A six inch diameter tree limb was blown down at the intersection of Third and Walnut streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:55:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOLIS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three tall wooden power poles were snapped at the base on South 260th Street one mile north of East 530th Ave. One house suffered heavy structural damage at the same location.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:55:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICOPEE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Buildings sustained structural damage and numerous trees were downed near 200th and 510th street on the southwest side of Pittsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:58:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 104.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that straight-line winds of 100 to 120 miles per hour occurred near Pittsburg. This created a one mile path of damage from Centennial Drive and Highway 160 to the northeast across the southern portions of Pittsburg. Numerous tress and power poles were damages or snapped off near the base. The concrete roof of the George Nettle Elementary School Gym was lifted and shifted. Several buildings reveived damage including loss of shingles and other structural damage. Two motels also received significant damage along with several out buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:33:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CUNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind speeds up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:37:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MINERAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management estimated wind speeds up to 70 mph.