Severe thunderstorms began developing over central Kansas very early on 5/4. Initial supercells produced very large hail, up to baseball size. The threat transitioned to more of a strong wind concern later in the morning. Winds up to 80 mph were reported with one storm and damage occurred in several different counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:00:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Siding torn off a building. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:01:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBURY
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof of a prefabricated building blown off. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:07:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many tree limbs down in yard. Biggest estimated around 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Winds estimated at 70 mph.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:43:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:45:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported damage to several buildings, including blown out windows, storage sheds, and a fertilizer silo blown down. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:45:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree branches 6 to 8 inches in diameter down. Nickel size hail also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:46:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA RES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust of 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:55:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTROPOLIS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured 66 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:55:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured a 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:42:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of trees down around Carbondale, Overbrook, and Burlingame area. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:45:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of trees down and buildings damaged in Overbrook area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 10:05:00 to 04-MAY-20 10:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM estimated 75 to 80 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 10:06:00 to 04-MAY-20 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree blown over, per social media pictures. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 10:06:00 to 04-MAY-20 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported power poles and a railroad crossing guard blown down. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 10:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOBE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported a porch torn off of a house and power poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 10:15:00 to 04-MAY-20 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Light pole down with power line still attached, blocking roadway.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 05:52:00 to 04-MAY-20 05:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail reported by trained spotter.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported by trained spotter.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:25:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported by public.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:40:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported by public.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:41:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:47:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 8 inch tree limb down.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:49:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported on social media.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:50:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FRI)MARSHALL AAF FT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter hail reported.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:50:00 to 04-MAY-20 06:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 06:59:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported dime and quarter size hail.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:03:00 to 05-MAY-20 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Report of 10 inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:05:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree damage around Buffalo Road with a possible funnel cloud reported.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:06:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:07:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOLOMON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:08:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported on social media.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported quarter hail around 0800 AM.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRO
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet reported 73 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:11:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULVER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Report of several downed power poles between Tescott and Culver.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:15:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLSON
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Report of 78 mph wind gust.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:20:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:23:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:23:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:31:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball size hail estimated from Twitter picture.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:35:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tennis ball size hail with time estimated based on radar.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:40:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO RAPIDS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Location experienced about 12 minutes of golf ball to baseball sized hail.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:44:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:45:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARPE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Reported at KUKL. Reported on 20 minute 855 AM observation. Time estimated based on radar.

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:47:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVET
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Larger than golf ball size reported.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:55:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter hail reported.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:56:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail up to golf ball sized, time estimated based on radar.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 07:57:00 to 04-MAY-20 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:00:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOLLAND
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Home weather station measured a 60.9 mph gust.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:04:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Palm hail in Lebo.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:04:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:05:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENCIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated 60-70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:06:00 to 05-MAY-20 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree fell on a house at 17th and Urish.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKIDDY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several outbuildings were blown over and/or collapsed at a residence 1 mile south of US77 and K-157.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRO
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Local mesonet measured a 74 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:15:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW PLAZA
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power line and poles reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:15:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported numerous large trees damaged, carports damaged, and numerous power poles blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:15:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONA
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Building damage reported 1.5 miles southwest of Rock Spring Ranch where a home weather station measured a wind gust of 78 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:16:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW PLAZA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees down with estimated 80 mph outflow wind.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:18:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:23:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TOP)BILLARD ARPT TO
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS measured wind gust.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:27:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:27:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FRI)MARSHALL AAF FT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small tree limbs down, estimated about 30 seconds of 70 mph winds.

Hail in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:30:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCIPIO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:30:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs 6 inches in diameter down at Clark Rd and US24.

Hail in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:34:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREELY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:34:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW PLAZA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 80 mph along outflow, several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:53:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured at klwc awos.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:55:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at a local mesonet site.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:20:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MHK)MANHATTAN MUNI
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail reported.