Widespread storms across central Kansas packed a punch with several reports of high winds up to 80 mph and sporadic areas of damage on July 15th, 2020.  Heavy rains also prompted flood warnings for several counties with the one in Rice county lasting quite long due to flooding along Cow creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:13:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tractor trailers were blown off of Interstate 135 near exit 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:06:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

This is a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:11:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

This is a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:13:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power poles were blown down.  This estimate is likely a bit high based on surrounding measurements.  A more accurate estimate would be 65-70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:42:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This was an estimated wind gust.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:22:00 to 18-JUL-20 11:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over several county roads and even highway 14 for a short time.  This was along Cow Creek which easily floods due to the narrow channel and surrounding flat land.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 00:05:00 to 15-JUL-20 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Damage to a barn was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 00:49:00 to 15-JUL-20 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 00:50:00 to 15-JUL-20 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down.  The report was relay via KAKE TV.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 00:58:00 to 15-JUL-20 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 15-JUL-20 01:12:00 to 15-JUL-20 01:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down and some power outages were noted.