Supercell thunderstorms developed along a warm frontal boundary that was draped from near Concordia, Kansas to near Emporia, Kansas.  Storms that developed moved northeast and as they encountered the warm front they were able to exhibit low level rotation and 2 brief weak tornadoes were confirmed during the evening.  Otherwise, sporadic thunderstorm wind damage and large hail reports were more common.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:48:00 to 27-APR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree limbs were down at the intersection of West 125th Stree and Hoch Roads.  The largest was just over 3 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:59:00 to 27-APR-12 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several outbuildings were damaged and several trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 20:48:00 to 27-APR-12 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A speed limit sign was blown over, and 6-8 inch tree limbs were broken. A weather vane was blown off of a roof near Valley Falls.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:44:00 to 27-APR-12 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:47:00 to 27-APR-12 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:47:00 to 27-APR-12 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:22:00 to 27-APR-12 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADMIRE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:25:00 to 27-APR-12 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:27:00 to 27-APR-12 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 15:12:00 to 27-APR-12 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELPHOS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 15:18:00 to 27-APR-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELPHOS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 15:20:00 to 27-APR-12 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:01:00 to 27-APR-12 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:22:00 to 27-APR-12 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:37:00 to 27-APR-12 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:43:00 to 27-APR-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 17:45:00 to 27-APR-12 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 18:24:00 to 27-APR-12 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail reported at 21st and Oakley in SW Topeka.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 18:26:00 to 27-APR-12 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail was reported at 21st and Washburn.

Thunderstorm Wind in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:12:00 to 27-APR-12 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGENDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few 3 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Tornado in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:59:00 to 27-APR-12 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE RES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several storm chasers reported a very brief tornado in an open field.  The tornado may have only been in contact with the ground for a few seconds.  No damage was reported.

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 16:42:00 to 27-APR-12 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 27-APR-12 15:38:00 to 27-APR-12 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUSCHER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado touchdown was reported with what appeared to become a rain wrapped tornado.  Time of touchdown and path length determined based off of radar and the chaser report.  No damage was reported.