Severe t-storms developed near a warm front during the late afternoon of May 18th.  The storms were very slow moving and had reports of funnels and lowerings from time to time as they moved across Morris, Dickinson and into Wabaunsee counties.  A brief tornado was reported by chasers in open country in the Flint Hills.  No damage was reported from the tornado.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:06:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report from 46th and Button Road.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:15:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 16:52:00 to 18-MAY-17 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A report from a chaser indicated a brief tornado in open country in the Flint Hills.  No damage was reported.  The tornado lasted less than 30 seconds.

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 15:43:00 to 18-MAY-17 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 15:50:00 to 18-MAY-17 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELMICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 15:53:00 to 18-MAY-17 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELMICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 15:55:00 to 18-MAY-17 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELSO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 16:06:00 to 18-MAY-17 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 16:07:00 to 18-MAY-17 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW PLAZA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 16:25:00 to 18-MAY-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 16:52:00 to 18-MAY-17 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:00:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Report was received via social media.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:03:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Report received via social media.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:06:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOLLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:10:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

The report was time estimated via radar.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:11:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:11:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of at least one 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:15:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles were torn off of a hours along with 8-10 inch diameter limbs blown down. A tin roof was also torn off a shed.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:39:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:45:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:58:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:01:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:01:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report was from near Interstate 70 and Gage.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:03:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:03:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was reported down, the size was unknown. 6 to 8 inch diameter limbs were also down.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:15:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Time was corrected via radar. Small tree limbs were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:25:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:53:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Photo was received via social media showing a 4 inch diameter limb snapped off a tree. Time was corrected via radar.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:57:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were also reported to be 50 to 55 mph.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:55:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOYT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 18:57:00 to 18-MAY-17 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF MOUND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down. Time was estimated via radar.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:08:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:07:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread tree branches 6 to 12 inches in diameter were reported down. A healthy 18 inch diameter tree and barn were blown over. Power lines were also reported down with power out in the city of Valley Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:08:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF MOUND
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Metal barn 70 x 145 feet in dimension was blown over. Trees were also blown over with roots exposed. Debris was spread approximately a half of a mile to the west. Time was based on radar.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:09:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:11:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 19:17:00 to 18-MAY-17 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Reported within the city of Mclouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:19:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN VLY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Home anemometer measured a peak gust of 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:22:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Picture received via social media showing a 4 inch diameter tree limb snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:34:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTROPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:39:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WORDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree limbs 3 to 4 inches in diameter were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:44:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE STAR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:50:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:52:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gust near 23rd and Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 20:55:00 to 18-MAY-17 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 21:00:00 to 18-MAY-17 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limb 4 inches in diameter was down.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 18-MAY-17 17:58:00 to 18-MAY-17 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter