A series of severe thunderstorms moved across central Kansas dropping a plethora of hail in many locations across Russell and Lincoln counties. The severe thunderstorms also unleashed damaging winds that reached 80 mph. Two tornadoes were reported with one being rated as an EF1.

Tornado in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 17:38:00 to 24-APR-15 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The roof was peeled off of the high school gymnasium (DI16 DOD5) and the press box at the football stadium was completely demolished. The tornado was 40 yards wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:46:00 to 24-APR-15 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 17:45:00 to 24-APR-15 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 18:15:00 to 24-APR-15 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The hail was reported on the east side of the lake.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:32:00 to 24-APR-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:40:00 to 24-APR-15 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:40:00 to 24-APR-15 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:50:00 to 24-APR-15 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was mostly nickel-sized.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 17:34:00 to 24-APR-15 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 17:40:00 to 24-APR-15 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported that virtually every car and roof sustained significant damage in Lucas. All of the skylights at the middle school were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:37:00 to 24-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One foot diameter tree limbs were downed near 179th and Decker by winds that ranged from 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 18:55:00 to 24-APR-15 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The winds occurred along I-70 near mile marker 219.  The report was relayed via KWCH Channel 12.

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 18:15:00 to 24-APR-15 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

No damage was reported.

Tornado in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-APR-15 16:14:00 to 24-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain wrapped rope tornado that briefly touched the ground. The tornado was 40 yards wide.