The first severe weather event of the spring developed as a s/wv trough moved out of the west.

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 16:15:00 to 23-MAR-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (1K5)ELKHART
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 16:22:00 to 23-MAR-17 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter sized hail covered the ground.

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 16:33:00 to 23-MAR-17 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILBURTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 16:50:00 to 23-MAR-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Most of the stones were soft and splattered upon impact.

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:05:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Winds were 50 to 55 mph as the hail fell.

Hail in STANTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:10:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG BOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The ground was covered by the hail.

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:15:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANO STATION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:20:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Most of the hail was dime sized with a few larger stones.

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:28:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in MORTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 18:07:00 to 23-MAR-17 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 24-MAR-17 00:10:00 to 24-MAR-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A pivot irrigation sprinkler was overturned by high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:15:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANO STATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:22:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANO STATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Pea sized hail also accompanied the 60 MPH wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:29:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was also 1 inch diameter hail with the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 18:47:00 to 23-MAR-17 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 19:56:00 to 23-MAR-17 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GCK)GARDEN CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 24-MAR-17 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Hail in GRANT, KANSAS
From 23-MAR-17 17:29:00 to 23-MAR-17 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ULYSSES ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

In addition to the hail, winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.