A late season outbreak of supercell thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon and evening of October, 4th, 2016.  The supercell thunderstorms developed just ahead of a A low pressure system moving across the central United States with an associated cold front and dry line. Supercell thunderstorms developed just ahead of the dry line across Central and South Central Kansas producing swaths of wind damage and large hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 16:40:00 to 04-OCT-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 19:05:00 to 04-OCT-16 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell on a house.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 19:10:00 to 04-OCT-16 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNNEWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 15:33:00 to 04-OCT-16 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 50 to 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 15:37:00 to 04-OCT-16 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One and three quarter inch hail also occurred.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 15:47:00 to 04-OCT-16 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 16:26:00 to 04-OCT-16 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 16:36:00 to 04-OCT-16 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANAPOLIS RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:22:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Seventy mph winds were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:30:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The gust was reported at a mesonet at Maize high school.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 16:55:00 to 04-OCT-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:06:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:07:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:19:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:20:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:22:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:51:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:56:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOESSEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:56:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:00:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 17:59:00 to 04-OCT-16 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail lasted five minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:09:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 36.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Power lines were downed on 61st street north between 167th and 183rd street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:11:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:12:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a 300 gallon propane tank, knocking the valve off.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:14:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:15:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:22:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball sized hail was also reported with the gusts.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:24:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:28:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half inch sized hail was driven by the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:29:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:30:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:43:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:36:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down from the high winds.

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 15:15:00 to 04-OCT-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 15:37:00 to 04-OCT-16 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFALL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seventy mph winds also occurred.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:46:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 04-OCT-16 18:40:00 to 04-OCT-16 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was downed.