A line of severe thunderstorms surged southeast from Russell County, through Barton and Ellsworth Counties, to as far southeast as Sedgwick County very early in the morning on the 29th. Damage was limited to trees, but considering how strong the winds were, one would have to believe there was considerable property damage and downed power poles as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:15:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The gust was measured by the Lyons AWOS. There were no reports of damage, but one would believe that there was.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:19:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The gust was estimated by the Lyons Police Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:22:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were no reports of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 00:40:00 to 29-JUL-18 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs and branches were downed across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:40:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager didn't report any damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:30:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

There was a delayed report of estimated 70 mph winds that caused damage to 4 inch diameter limbs. The time of the event was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:50:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via Twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 02:17:00 to 29-JUL-18 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KECHI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A delayed report was received of tree limbs around 8 inches in diameter that had been blown down. The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 00:08:00 to 29-JUL-18 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were no reports of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 00:44:00 to 29-JUL-18 00:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 00:55:00 to 29-JUL-18 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were no reports of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-18 01:00:00 to 29-JUL-18 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHTON
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The gust was measured by a home weather station. No damage was reported, but with winds this strong, one would have to believe that there was.