Thunderstorms became numerous and severe producing heavy rain, hail and high winds during the afternoon and continuing into the evening hours.  A 70 knot upper level jet streak interacted with a relatively strong baroclinic zone to provide lift for the thunderstorms.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 14:36:00 to 31-JUL-13 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 14:40:00 to 31-JUL-13 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:04:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail stone in this report was 3 inches by 1.25 inches and was found 45 minutes after the storm ended.

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:08:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGGARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GCK)GARDEN CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:38:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:54:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 12:48:00 to 31-JUL-13 12:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: MEDWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 14:10:00 to 31-JUL-13 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

There was also 50 to 60 MPH winds with the hail.

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 14:26:00 to 31-JUL-13 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 31-JUL-13 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 16:12:00 to 31-JUL-13 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 16:45:00 to 31-JUL-13 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was partially torn off an office at a motel.  Several large limbs were blown down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter was located in the northeast side of Garden City.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:40:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:54:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There were numerous reports of large tree limbs blocking streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 16:37:00 to 31-JUL-13 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:04:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGGARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few shingles were blown off and a one inch diameter tree branch was broken.

Heavy Rain in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 16:41:00 to 31-JUL-13 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 4.20 was measured.

Heavy Rain in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.70 was reported.

Heavy Rain in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.40 was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENSIGN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODKEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant blowing dust was reported with the high winds.  Visibility was reduced to 1/4 mile or less.

Heavy Rain in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 2.75 was measured.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:37:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:58:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 31-JUL-13 15:45:00 to 31-JUL-13 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.