Severe thunderstorms broke out across Central and South-Central Kansas in the afternoon and continued well into the evening. Hardest hit was South-Central Kansas, where hail reached the size of tennis balls and winds roared as high as 80 to 85 mph. Tree damage was of course widespread, many of them quite large. Semi trailers were overturned and a motel a couple miles northwest of Eisenhower Airport caught fire after a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 17:53:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The time of the estimated 60 mph winds was corrected.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:19:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:25:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The winds ranged from 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:26:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:04:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The speeds ranged from 65 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:19:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:20:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Unspecified tree damage resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:23:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 61-mph gust was measured at Eisenhower Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:28:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The winds occurred near the NW 21st/W 119th intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:28:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Unspecified tree damage resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:30:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A 70-mph gust was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:34:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The winds were estimated from 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 20:08:00 to 28-JUL-16 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 65-mph gust was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:43:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Downed trees, power lines, and power poles caused power outages to around 50 residences. Wester Energy contributed to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 20:15:00 to 28-JUL-16 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted in town. Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to 2 residences between Belle Plaine and Mulvane. Westar Energy contributed to this narrative.

Lightning in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:55:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the West Holiday Motel in West Wichita, setting fire to part of the roof and 3 rooms. There were no injuries. KSN Channel 3 contributed to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:35:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to as many as 50 residences. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:42:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to as many as 50 residences. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:28:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were downed near the NW 21st/Tyler Rd. intersection. The report was received via Twitter. Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to around 18 residences. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:24:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds from 75-85 mph were reported on NW 21st St. between Maize and Tyler Roads. A tractor trailer was overturned on K-96 at mile marker 282. Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to perhaps 50 residences in extreme Northwest Wichita. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:05:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple limbs around 1 foot diameter were downed. Downed power lines and power poles caused power outages to perhaps 50 residences. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:15:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large limbs and branches downed across town with many trees twisted and uprooted. Some of the downed limbs and uprooted trees likely fell onto power lines and power poles, resulting in power outages to perhaps 50 residences in and around Maize. Speeds were estimated at 85 mph. This was a delayed report. Westar Energy and KSN Channel 3 contributed greatly to this narrative.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:45:00 to 28-JUL-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

West Maple St. was flooded near I-235. The report was received via social media.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 14:41:00 to 28-JUL-16 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail was nickel to quarter-sized.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:12:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:14:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:55:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was ping pong to tennis ball-sized. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 14:56:00 to 28-JUL-16 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported on the north side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 28-JUL-16 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power line was downed at 3200 North Summit. The report was received from Radio Station KSOK. The time of the report was verified by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 18:24:00 to 28-JUL-16 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 2-foot diameter tree was uprooted and a golf cart was picked up and thrown into a field.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:05:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple limbs around 1 foot diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:10:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large limbs were downed across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:20:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted. The report was received via Twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:32:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half of a Bradford Tree was broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:41:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENDA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 14:41:00 to 28-JUL-16 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 28-JUL-16 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated around 60 mph downed some tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 17:23:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 58-mph gust was measured at Ellsworth Airport. The time of the gust was corrected.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANOPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Tornado in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JUL-16 19:16:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENALOSA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was relayed by law enforcement.