A small compact complex of severe thunderstorms developed near the border of Colorado and Kansas during the late evening hours of April 2nd, 2015.  This severe thunderstorm continued to develop and intensify as it moved east into Central Kansas and took on bow echo-like characteristics. This bow-echo storm later produced quite a punch with damaging straight-line winds and large hail reported across much of Central and South Central Kansas. As the bow-echo approached Sedgwick and Harvey counties, channeled microbursts developed and caused significant straight-line wind damage.  Power was knocked out to over 28,000 residents in the northern sections of Wichita for almost 5 days. Wichita and Maize schools cancelled classes on Friday, April 3rd, due to the power outages.  This dangerous storm continued to move through South Central Kansas during the early morning hours, and took on supercellular characteristics as it moved into Southeast Kansas producing hail up to the size of grapefruits.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:12:00 to 02-APR-15 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail across the east side of town, which was piling up like snow.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:15:00 to 02-APR-15 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:15:00 to 02-APR-15 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:41:00 to 02-APR-15 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail and 40 to 50 mph winds.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:24:00 to 02-APR-15 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency manager also estimated wind gusts of 70 mph.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:35:00 to 02-APR-15 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter also estimated 60 mph winds.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:02:00 to 02-APR-15 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:39:00 to 02-APR-15 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement also estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:40:00 to 02-APR-15 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:41:00 to 02-APR-15 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:43:00 to 02-APR-15 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRETTY PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a few tress were uprooted.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:06:00 to 02-APR-15 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:12:00 to 02-APR-15 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A four inch diameter tree limb was knocked down.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:42:00 to 02-APR-15 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEABODY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:12:00 to 02-APR-15 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:15:00 to 02-APR-15 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power poles were knocked down near 21st Street and Interstate 135.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:52:00 to 02-APR-15 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported heavy damage to a boat and camper storage building. Several power lines were also knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:08:00 to 02-APR-15 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:10:00 to 02-APR-15 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee measured the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:20:00 to 02-APR-15 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNELLY
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was rolled by a channeled microburst and completely destroyed.  Three people were inside the home and climbed out of the rumble. All three were injured in the damage and transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported two mobile homes just northeast of town were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:43:00 to 02-APR-15 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:20:00 to 02-APR-15 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were snapped in half,  across the southeast part of the county.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:47:00 to 02-APR-15 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public relayed the report via twitter.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:04:00 to 02-APR-15 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The trained spotter reported quarter sized hail covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:53:00 to 02-APR-15 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:26:00 to 02-APR-15 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:28:00 to 02-APR-15 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KSN TV employee reported the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:21:00 to 02-APR-15 22:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager estimated 60 mph wind gusts with power outages.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:49:00 to 02-APR-15 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel to quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:30:00 to 02-APR-15 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power poles were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:24:00 to 02-APR-15 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager estimated 70 mph gusts and ping pong ball sized hail.

Hail in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:28:00 to 03-APR-15 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:44:00 to 03-APR-15 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPDENCE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large barn was destroyed by the damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage occurred to numerous structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage occurred to a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage occurred to several homes and a storage unit, just south of Highway 254.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:06:00 to 02-APR-15 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The whole roof of the Andale Middle School was torn off and blown into the middle of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:45:00 to 02-APR-15 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was destroyed with two people injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:22:00 to 02-APR-15 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One person was injured when they were blown off their porch at a mobile home park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The gusts were reported via KAKE TV.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:46:00 to 03-APR-15 00:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

A viewer on FOX23, out of Tulsa reported hail to the size of grapefruit.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:54:00 to 03-APR-15 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

Relayed by FOX23 out of Tulsa.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:18:00 to 02-APR-15 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous power poles were snapped, and damage occurred to shingles and minor damage to roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:31:00 to 02-APR-15 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gust.  Power outages also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:30:00 to 02-APR-15 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime size hail also covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:30:00 to 02-APR-15 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Measured at the Kansas Aviation Museum via KAKE TV.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:24:00 to 02-APR-15 23:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:28:00 to 02-APR-15 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:26:00 to 02-APR-15 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

A window frame was torn out as well as car windows were blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:17:00 to 02-APR-15 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gust.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:32:00 to 02-APR-15 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:15:00 to 03-APR-15 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:32:00 to 02-APR-15 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gusts, which blew a transformer and resulted in power outages north of Rose Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:31:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A channeled microburst tore off roofs to several businesses and knocked out car windows at a car dealership. Numerous street signs were damaged and telephone poles were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:41:00 to 02-APR-15 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:45:00 to 02-APR-15 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELK, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:07:00 to 03-APR-15 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported to buildings and homes, including windows blown out. One mobile home was also damaged.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:58:00 to 03-APR-15 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail, the hail doing damage to trees and windows.

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 01:08:00 to 03-APR-15 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:18:00 to 02-APR-15 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The public report was relayed via KWCH-TV.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:30:00 to 03-APR-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured the gust.

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 01:09:00 to 03-APR-15 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 01:19:00 to 03-APR-15 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETOPA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:14:00 to 03-APR-15 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:16:00 to 02-APR-15 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:16:00 to 02-APR-15 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:05:00 to 02-APR-15 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSTEAD
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:35:00 to 02-APR-15 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The trained spotter also reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:32:00 to 02-APR-15 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind damage occurred to a barn, an outbuilding and to the main house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:35:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage occurred to a barn and some outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:30:00 to 03-APR-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COYVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half of a barn roof was blown off.  Also eight inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:45:00 to 02-APR-15 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:31:00 to 02-APR-15 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The portion of the roof of the Newton Public Library was peeled off by a channeled microburst.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 00:45:00 to 03-APR-15 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:22:00 to 02-APR-15 23:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A channeled microburst began near the Kansas Heart Hospital with portions of the roof blown off.   A tenth of mile of power poles were snapped off at the base along Webb Road, all leaning to the east.  At Jabara Airport a large aircraft hanger was completely destroyed with debris from the hanger spread to the east.   Aircraft that were located inside the hanger were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:20:00 to 02-APR-15 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A Sedgwick County EMS building had its roof blown off.  Two people that were in the building had minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 23:06:00 to 02-APR-15 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The trained spotter measured the gust. Also quarter size hail was also reported.

Tornado in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 03-APR-15 01:17:00 to 03-APR-15 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETOPA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very brief tornado touchdown over open country.  A dust cloud at the surface was noted. Tornado width was 50 yards.