A strong jet streak moved out across the plains and helped lift a very unstable airmass in place.  Storms were along the dry line and also discrete cells ahead of the dry line.

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:52:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACRES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:55:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROZEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:58:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROZEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The ground was covered by golf ball sized hail.

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:00:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:04:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:19:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANSOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLARK, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:22:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARK STATE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:25:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAFFER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:59:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:58:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

There were numerous reports of hail this size across all of Dodge City.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:00:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DDC)DODGE CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:10:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:29:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGGARD
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:20:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED PAWNEE CO ARP
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:28:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:40:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:04:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:53:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROZEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:30:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:18:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:21:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:50:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:59:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OFFERLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:02:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:50:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:02:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:10:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULLINVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:08:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELPRE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Power lines were blown down and unspecified damage was done to a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be 70 to 80 MPH with power lines blown down in the area.

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Eight to ten power poles were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:30:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A very large tree branch was blown down across a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:41:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down by the high wind.

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:45:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVILAND ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:05:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:24:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDECK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:25:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:05:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COATS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pivot irrigation sprinkler was overturned by the high wind.

Heavy Rain in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:20:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DDC)DODGE CITY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Rainfall of 3.20 inches was reported during a 2 hour span.

Heavy Rain in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:00:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DDC)DODGE CITY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.50 inches was reported with the majority falling during a 2 hour period.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:22:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELPRE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 29 power poles were blown down by high winds between Belpre and Lewis.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:00:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Nine irrigation pivot sprinklers were blown over in the area.  There was considerable tree damage.  In addition an old barn was destroyed and two sheds were blown over a shelter belt of trees.  Hail of unknown size destroyed the siding on the west side of one residence.

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:45:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDECK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tornado in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:12:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIZELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This was a multiple vortex tornado.  A sprinkler irrigation sprinkler was overturned along with some tree damage.

Tornado in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:44:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was a brief and weak tornado.

Tornado in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:44:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado moved over open areas and did no apparent damage.

Tornado in PRATT, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 20:03:00 to 11-MAY-14 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This was a weak tornado.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 13:44:00 to 11-MAY-14 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:10:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CRACKEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:14:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:16:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:20:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:22:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:22:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:45:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DDC)DODGE CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATHARINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MEADE, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 to 11-MAY-14 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:00:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:15:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:18:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:20:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:34:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:46:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 15:47:00 to 11-MAY-14 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 18:35:00 to 11-MAY-14 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be 75 MPH.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 13:42:00 to 11-MAY-14 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 16:01:00 to 11-MAY-14 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORD
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 17:43:00 to 11-MAY-14 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 11-MAY-14 19:25:00 to 11-MAY-14 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public