A strong tornado moved southwest from Rice into Reno county causing significant damage to two different homesteads.  One home was completely demolished while another took a glancing blow.  Numerous trees were uprooted and those that were not had a significant amount of debarking.  Several other storms moved across the area producing severe wind and hail.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:36:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXMAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:02:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown across the road about two miles east of Nickerson.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 20:34:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-15 07:20:00 to 14-JUL-15 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of trees and power lines down near Yates Center and the western portions of the county.

Tornado in RICE, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:34:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A rope tornado was reported as it moved unconventionally to the southwest.  One home took minor damage right after touchdown.  A few windows were blown out and a man was blown out of his chair.  Otherwise, significant tree damage (DI27 DOD3) was noted along the 150 yard wide path. This tornado moved into Reno County.

Tornado in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:41:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A strong tornado moved southwest towards the town of Nickerson.  One home was completely destroyed as it was blown off of its foundation.  There were no anchor bolts present in the foundation (DI2 DOD9).  The second more significant damage sight was where many trees were completely uprooted.  Those that were not uprooted only had the main trunk left and it was completely debarked.  The home took a glancing blow and only had minor damage.  The family took shelter in an above ground shelter in their garage. The damage path for this portion of the tornado that moved out of Rice County was 350 yards wide.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:57:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOWBROOK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:02:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOWBROOK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:02:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:18:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:41:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOWBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 18:51:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 19:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 19:11:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 19:27:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 20:11:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 20:18:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-15 07:43:00 to 14-JUL-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were reported down along with debris in the road.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:06:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 13-JUL-15 17:16:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser