A strong shortwave trough and associated 130 knot upper jet moved across western Kansas during the afternoon and evening.  At the surface frontogenesis along an secondary cold front ignited severe thunderstorms.  The thunderstorms moved rapidly and developed a very pronounced Rear Inflow Jet. As a consequence, the storms generated very high surface winds.   From Scott County the storms moved into Pratt county.  There were approximately 150 pivot irrigation sprinklers overturned or damaged along this stretch.  Total dollar amount for this entire area probably exceeded $7 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:13:00 to 02-APR-15 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm passing to the north brought high wind on the south side.  A 61 year old male was killed when his modular home was overturned and destroyed by the high wind.

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:33:00 to 02-APR-15 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEENEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:35:00 to 02-APR-15 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:48:00 to 02-APR-15 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMOTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was nickel to quarter sized.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:50:00 to 02-APR-15 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:58:00 to 02-APR-15 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:15:00 to 02-APR-15 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:46:00 to 02-APR-15 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH VALLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:50:00 to 02-APR-15 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

Hail in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:20:00 to 02-APR-15 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:07:00 to 02-APR-15 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be at least 80 MPH.  Two vehicles had windows blown out and every wind on the west side of the house had windows blown out by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:30:00 to 02-APR-15 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down at Highway 183 and L Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:53:00 to 02-APR-15 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down between mile marker 8 and 9 on Highway K-9.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:00:00 to 02-APR-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind occurred just ahead of the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:20:00 to 02-APR-15 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:10:00 to 02-APR-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:16:00 to 02-APR-15 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:50:00 to 02-APR-15 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:06:00 to 02-APR-15 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHN
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:22:00 to 02-APR-15 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several pivot irrigation systems were overturned by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 22:22:00 to 02-APR-15 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pivot irrigation system was overturned and a round hay bale was blown across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 21:58:00 to 02-APR-15 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZOOK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A 100 foot building was completely destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-APR-15 20:05:00 to 02-APR-15 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 97.00 MG
Reported by: Public

There was damage to a grain bin, shed and the home had broken windows.