A powerful storm system produced widespread severe weather across portions of central, south-central and southeast Kansas during the evening hours on the 28th. A handful of relatively weak, short-lived tornadoes affected portions of Reno and McPherson counties, producing some light to modest damage. Other portions of the area received locally very intense straight-line winds and large hail, with isolated locations receiving wind speeds ranging from 90 to 110 mph, and hail as large as baseballs. Especially hard hit was the community of Cherryvale in Montgomery county, as well as a large portion of Labette county. A handful of injuries occurred across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:56:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated around 90 mph destroyed a home a few miles northeast of Neodesha. One injury (direct) was reported. The Independence Daily Reporter contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:03:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds estimated around 65 mph affected Independence. Damage was sporadic in town, with a large tree reported on a house, and a destroyed shed. Ping pong ball size hail accompanied the severe winds. The Independence Daily Reporter contributed to this report.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:03:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated around 65 mph accompanied the hail.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:05:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 5.00M
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds estimated around 70 mph in conjunction with hail ranging from golfball to baseball size produced extensive damage across Cherryvale. The wind-driven hail produced widespread roof, siding, car and window damage across town. City and county officials indicated hundreds of structures sustained some type of damage across town, with property damage estimates between $4 million and $5 million dollars. The Montgomery County Chronicle contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:31:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds estimated around 70 mph broke numerous home windows on the west side of Hillsboro. Information courtesy of the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:20:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds estimated around 75 mph blew over a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 135, just east of Moundridge. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured (direct). Information courtesy of the McPherson Sentinel.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:05:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds estimated around 70 mph in conjunction with hail up to baseball size produced damage across Cherryvale. Reported damage included: a power pole snapped, 5-inch diameter tree limbs snapped off, and several windows blown out due to the wind-driven hail. Additionally, various degrees of roof damage and car body damage likely occurred across town. Property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:19:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:20:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated between 90 and 110 mph produced widespread damage across Labette county, including damage to sheds, mobile homes, trees and power lines. The most extensive damage occurred in a three-mile-wide swath roughly 5 to 8 miles south of Parsons, including an overturned and completely destroyed mobile home. County officials estimated that roughly 15 to 18 homes were damaged countywide. Westar reported 25 utility poles downed countywide, resulting in nearly 80 percent of the county without power. Three injuries (direct) were reported across the county, one of which was critical. Property damage amounts are rough estimates. The Wichita Eagle and Parsons Sun contributed to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three utility poles were downed along Highway 160 east of Winfield. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The winds occurred with golfball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds estimated around 80 mph damaged a handful of farmsteads just west of Hillsboro. Outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, windows were broken, trees were uprooted and limbs snapped. Information courtesy of the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:22:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 22:23:00 to 28-FEB-12 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:17:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Around two-dozen utility poles were downed along Old Highway 81 a few miles northwest of Moundridge. Information courtesy of the Wichita Eagle.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A farmstead was badly damaged southwest of Strother Field. Winds estimated around 85 mph destroyed a wood-frame garage, raised the home's roof six inches, and damaged the kitchen cabinets. The winds also tore off the roof of a metal hay barn and a horse pen. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler.

Tornado in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 18:43:00 to 28-FEB-12 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The tornado extensively damaged an old barn, flipped over a pickup and a stock trailer, and produced damage to the home's porch.  Some tree damage was also noted. The Hutchinson News contributed to this report.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:50:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:00:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was blown onto the road over southwest Sumner county. Exact location is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:22:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs measuring two to four inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:19:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:40:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEUDA SPGS
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Localized winds estimated between 90 and 100 mph extensively damaged a home north of Geuda Springs. The house lost two-thirds of its roof, a wall was bowed out two feet, a large tree was uprooted and a concrete block garage was destroyed. Several power poles were downed across the area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:43:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEUDA SPGS
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs measuring eight to ten inches in diameter were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:48:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:40:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six power poles were downed along Highway 160 three to five miles west of Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:57:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated around 65 mph on the west side of El Dorado.

Tornado in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 18:47:00 to 28-FEB-12 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado briefly touched down again causing minimal damage.

Tornado in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:17:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power lines were downed south of Moundridge.  As the storm moved to the northeast, it completely twisted highway signs at exit 48 on Interstate 135.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:20:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Center pivot irrigation system was overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:50:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Measured at Winfield Strother Field Airport. Extensive damage occurred to the terminal building, peeling off large sections of the roof. Additionally, a large 100-foot tall sign received some damaged. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:02:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 90 mph produced extensive damage to a farmstead 7 miles east of Leon. A barn was destroyed, half of the home's roof was blown off, and extensive tree damage occurred. Additionally, several power poles were downed. Property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred with winds estimated at 70 mph along Highway 15 north-northwest of Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:22:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 80 mph produced some damage across Cedar Vale. Power lines were downed, tree limbs 10 inches in diameter were downed, and the announcer's box roof at the ball field blew off. Additionally, ping pong ball size hail accompanied these severe winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:42:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HARPER, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:30:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTHONY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive damage was inflicted on a storage unit in Anthony.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 20:15:00 to 28-FEB-12 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds measured at 62 mph was reported 2 miles west of Benton.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 19:50:00 to 28-FEB-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDOCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed.

Hail in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:22:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR VALE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 80 mph accompanied the large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-FEB-12 21:07:00 to 28-FEB-12 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated around 65 mph in Dexter, downing two utility poles two miles north of town. The Arkansas City Traveler and the Winfield Daily Courier contributed to this report.