Severe thunderstorms broke out across Central Kansas late at night on the 28th then spread across most of South-Central & Southeast Kansas as the night progressed. The severe thunderstorms produced both large hail and damaging winds. The most serious damage occurred in Greenwood County very early in the morning on the 29th when a roof was blown off the hangar at Eureka Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 21:55:00 to 28-APR-19 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The gust was measured at the Great Bend Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 21:56:00 to 28-APR-19 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The gust was measured at the Great Bend Airport and was an increase of 6 knots in one minute.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 21:50:00 to 28-APR-19 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail occurred at the West Highway 56/SW 40th avenue intersection.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 21:55:00 to 28-APR-19 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail occurred on the west side of town.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 22:05:00 to 28-APR-19 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail occurred at the intersection of SE 50th Rd & SE 60th Ave.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:21:00 to 28-APR-19 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:34:00 to 28-APR-19 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 22:17:00 to 28-APR-19 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail occurred in the 900 Block of East Barton County Rd.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:15:00 to 28-APR-19 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:40:00 to 28-APR-19 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail occurred on the west side of town. The report was received via social media.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:43:00 to 28-APR-19 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:45:00 to 28-APR-19 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:45:00 to 28-APR-19 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail size ranged from 3/4 to 1 inch.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-19 02:15:00 to 29-APR-19 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof was blown off a hangar at Eureka Airport per social media photo. At the time of the incident, the Eureka (K13K) AWOS measured a 46-knot gust, but it is unknown whether or not this was the peak gust. Considering the magnitude of the damage, it's doubtful that it was. The time of the event was estimated from the METAR observation. An event that occurred 3 miles NNE Eureka measured a 60-knot gust. Therefore, the gust for this event is estimated at 61 knots (70 mph).

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-19 02:30:00 to 29-APR-19 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-19 02:40:00 to 29-APR-19 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATFIELD GREEN
Magnitude: 61.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were multiple media reports of a 21-car train derailment. There were no reports of injuries or whether or not any of the cars were transporting hazardous materials.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-APR-19 23:05:00 to 28-APR-19 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-19 03:13:00 to 29-APR-19 03:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-19 03:13:00 to 29-APR-19 03:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The severe thunderstorm winds downed an unspecified number of power poles on county roads north of Eureka that no doubt caused power outages. As such, no damage estimate can be provided.