During the afternoon, and into the evening, scattered strong to severe storms moved into Northwest Kansas from the south.  These storms were on the warmer half of a strong winter storm system that would bring blizzard conditions to Northwest Kansas the next day.  Six separate tornadoes were reported over Northwest Kansas, the most tornadoes reported for the month of November.  The tornadoes were reported over Gove, Sheridan and Norton counties.  The longest tornado track was 17 miles, lasting over 30 minutes, as it traveled from Grainfield to near Tasco.  In addition to the tornadoes, large hail up to golf ball size was reported near Tasco.  Severe thunderstorm wind gusts up to 90 MPH were reported with some of the storms.  The high winds caused near zero visibilities near Wheeler due to blowing dirt.  Many power poles were destroyed by either tornado or high winds, leaving many people without power.  In Hill City the roof was blown off the power plant, causing the town to lose power.

Tornado in GOVE, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:34:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAINFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tornado was reported in Grainfield causing damage to numerous trees as it moved northeast.  A wood structure at the Coop sustained unspecified damage. An abandoned house in town had the roof blown off it. A quonset was destroyed, but only minor damage was done to the implements inside.  Power lines were brought down, windows and sheds were destroyed in town.  The majority of the tornado path was to the northeast into Sheridan county.  The tornado crossed into Sheridan county just east of the Gove 48 and Gove Ee intersection.

Tornado in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:36:00 to 16-NOV-15 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The tornado moved north-northeast out of Gove county into Sheridan county, east of Rd 10W in Sheridan county and the Gove Ee intersection.  Law enforcement reported power lines down along K-23 where the tornado crossed the highway 15 miles south of Hoxie.  Power poles were also blown down 13 miles south and 1 east of Hoxie.  Just east of road 80S/40E intersection 8.5 miles southeast of Hoxie, grain bins and power lines were damaged, and two stock trailers were flipped over.  Minor damage was reported to the house there, and a 20'x40' shop was destroyed.  Not long after causing this damage the tornado track shifted more to the north.   The tornado track ended south of Tasco where damage was done to a home and some outbuildings.

Tornado in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 18:36:00 to 16-NOV-15 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado tracked northeast through Lenora, then turned more to the north.  In Lenora windows and garage doors were blown out/damaged.  In addition to the window damage, an aluminum door was folded and mangled at the Coop.  Trees were blown through windows in town along with some minor damage to outbuildings.  A Nex-Tech building had the roof blown off of it and onto the highway.

Tornado in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:10:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 83.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The tornado tracked to the north-northeast.  Twelve electrical poles were taken down on the south side of Highway 36 just west of the prison.  The tornado also disabled KQNK radio station's ability to broadcast, and a flagpole was bent in half.  A trailer house and outbuildings were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:40:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Farm sustained unspecified damage from thunderstorm wind gusts.  Estimated time, duration, and intensity of wind gusts from the radar.

Tornado in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:24:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The tornado developed northeast of Norton and moved almost due north across the rest of the county.  No damage was reported from this tornado, however fence posts and a windmill that were in the path of the tornado were all leaning at a 45 degree angle.  The tornado crossed into Furnas county Nebraska east of the RD 702 and DR 432 intersection.

Hail in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 16:04:00 to 16-NOV-15 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 16:25:00 to 16-NOV-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The ground is covered with pea to nickel size hail.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:52:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:54:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPICA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:59:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TASCO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 18:13:00 to 16-NOV-15 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail is covering the ground.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 18:55:00 to 16-NOV-15 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:03:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail stones started out at 3/4 then grew to 1 in diameter.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:21:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRINNELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:30:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:42:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 19:50:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TASCO
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines blown down across the county road.  Radar estimated wind speeds of 74 mph at the time the lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 15:55:00 to 16-NOV-15 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARUSO
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Measured with a Davis Weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 20:46:00 to 16-NOV-15 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof was blown off the power plant for Hill City, causing the town to lose power.  A shed was blown off its foundation and landed on a car.  Numerous tree limbs were broken off.  Damage was primarily confined to the southeast portion of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:19:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility reported due to blowing rain and dirt.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:40:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATWOOD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Tornado in GOVE, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:20:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a small rope tornado.  The tornado moved northeast, remaining west of Highway 23.  No damage was reported with this tornado.

Tornado in GOVE, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 17:30:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAINFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado was located southwest of Grainfield, moving to the northeast.  It crossed I-70 roughly a mile and a half west of the Grainfield exit.  No damage was reported with this tornado.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-15 18:26:00 to 16-NOV-15 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue