A weak surface boundary provided enough forcing to help produce thunderstorms in a very unstable atmosphere during the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:22:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Tornado in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief tornado occurred but did not cause any damage as it moved southeast.

Tornado in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A second brief tornado was observed but it did not cause any damage.

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS PHILIP RANCH AR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:18:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:20:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:28:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:39:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PFEIFER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:37:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:44:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PFEIFER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:42:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PFEIFER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 15:59:00 to 30-MAY-12 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:12:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS PHILIP RANCH AR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:12:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:24:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:24:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:46:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHOENCHEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:55:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS PHILIP RANCH AR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:03:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESS CITY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:27:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 16:57:00 to 30-MAY-12 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:38:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:47:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:50:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEKOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:20:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEKOMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:41:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE MC KINNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 17:41:00 to 30-MAY-12 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF RES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

There was also 1.50 of rainfall with the storm.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE MC KINNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:37:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and trees were blown down and there was roof damage.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:13:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:24:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGGARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:30:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were five power poles blown down by wind estimated to be at least 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:51:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDWATER STARK ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:59:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH.

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:01:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:11:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread tree and power pole damage was reported in Hanston.  There were also outbuildings damaged.  The damage extended well south of Hanston. There were 106 power poles down in approximately a 10 mile radius south & west of Hanston. There were 6 of the bigger H poles that were also blown down. Various other wind damage reports in the county included water tanks that were missing, a windmill (smaller private, not big commercial) that was damaged, and a shed that was damaged.

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 22:55:00 to 30-MAY-12 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 30-MAY-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 20:35:00 to 30-MAY-12 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDTNER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inch diameter tree limbs were blown down and wind driven hail broke out a window on a pickup topper.  The size of the hail was unknown.

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 30-MAY-12 18:22:00 to 30-MAY-12 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public