A nearly stalled front stretched from west-central KS near Syracuse into north-central KS. Anomalously high boundary layer moisture for October was present with dewpoints in the mid 60s to near 70 ahead of this front. With 0-6 bulk shear over 40 kt, supercells developed with elongated hodographs via strong upper trop winds. In addition, with backed low-level winds along the front for locations near and west of highway 283, a few tornadoes were possible as 0-1 SRH exceeded 150. Since that the mean cloud layer winds were nearly parallel to this front, upscale growth of the convection  into line segments happened by early evening. Strong winds were the main driving force by that point. Final issue involving training of convection with rain rates producing some flooding.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 14:33:00 to 06-OCT-17 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail stones were jagged.

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 14:49:00 to 06-OCT-17 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly dime sized with a few larger stones observed.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:14:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:15:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:25:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pea to quarter sized hail was observed at the intersection of B Road and Highway 23.

Hail in LANE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:28:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMOTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

There was virtually no wind as the hail fell.

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:35:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicle damage was observed at HorseTheif Reservoir.

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was nickel to golfball sized.

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:00:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:11:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:12:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:25:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:47:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH VALLEY
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 17:01:00 to 06-OCT-17 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 17:08:00 to 06-OCT-17 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 17:27:00 to 06-OCT-17 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEKOMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 18:08:00 to 06-OCT-17 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 18:13:00 to 06-OCT-17 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: TICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:15:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous power poles were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:15:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Five miles of power poles, or around 80, were blown down by the high wind along US Highway 156.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:47:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A fifteen foot diameter spruce tree was blown down by the high wind. There were numerous tree branches down in the area.  Fences were blown down and parts of a garage roof was heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Damage reported at 111 East Johnston street in Garden City.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Two to four inch diameter tree branches were broken by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 14:49:00 to 06-OCT-17 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:17:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDETT RUCKER ARPT
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:36:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:38:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Measured at the Sanford CO-OP.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 to 06-OCT-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 75 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 18:41:00 to 06-OCT-17 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Measured at the Larned middle school.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 21:14:00 to 06-OCT-17 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (P28)MEDICINE LODGE
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 21:15:00 to 06-OCT-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDICINE LODGE
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-17 15:14:00 to 06-OCT-17 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public