A powerful low pressure system approached Kansas on Friday April 29th allowing a sharp dryline to track generally along Interstate 135. Storms first developed across central and northeast Kansas near the warm front, but as the early evening hours continued, a couple of storms fired just east of Wichita. One of these storms produced a strong tornado across the east side of Andover, causing extensive damage. This tornado was eventually rated an EF-3. A total of 6 more tornadoes were produced by other storms across portions of central Kansas all the while, blowing dust was proving to be a major hindrance behind the frontal boundary.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:38:00 to 29-APR-22 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 23:45:00 to 29-APR-22 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:44:00 to 29-APR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dust Storm in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:25:00 to 29-APR-22 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported an estimated 70 mph winds and visibilities reduced to a few hundred yards.

Dust Storm in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:35:00 to 29-APR-22 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Lyons Rice County Municipal Airport measured a gust to 64 mph with a quarter mile visibility.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 30-APR-22 00:25:00 to 30-APR-22 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported downed tree limbs up to six inches in diameter. They said that one house lost several shingles as well. Time is estimated from radar.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:35:00 to 29-APR-22 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSODAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:47:00 to 29-APR-22 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETROLIA
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Brief touchdown in open country.

Tornado in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:05:00 to 29-APR-22 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado tracked across mainly open country causing some damage to outbuildings and trees along its path.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:45:00 to 29-APR-22 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: REECE
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds produced a line of damage including snapped tree trunks, broken tree limbs and snapped four electric transmission lines.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:55:00 to 29-APR-22 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:03:00 to 29-APR-22 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report received via mPING.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:48:00 to 29-APR-22 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:53:00 to 29-APR-22 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds had sustained speeds up to 58 mph with a peak gust of 79 mph. The visibility was reduced due to blowing dust down to one mile.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:49:00 to 29-APR-22 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The visibility was periodically reduced down to three quarters of a mile to two miles.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:15:00 to 29-APR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:35:00 to 29-APR-22 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:02:00 to 29-APR-22 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High winds had sustained speeds ranging from 40 mph to 59 mph with occasional gusts of 58 to 74 mph.

High Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:35:00 to 29-APR-22 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High winds had sustained speeds of 40 to 47 mph with occasional gusts of 58 to 64 mph.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:01:00 to 29-APR-22 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSALIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:47:00 to 29-APR-22 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:50:00 to 29-APR-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:29:00 to 29-APR-22 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:01:00 to 29-APR-22 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of estimated wind gusts of 65 to 70 mph.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:19:00 to 29-APR-22 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:34:00 to 29-APR-22 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 21:10:00 to 29-APR-22 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 21:34:00 to 29-APR-22 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:50:00 to 29-APR-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report sent via Facebook of tennis ball sized hail near El Dorado Lake. Time is estimated from radar.

Tornado in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:19:00 to 29-APR-22 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESSTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief touchdown occurred in open country.

Tornado in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:13:00 to 29-APR-22 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 37.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A highly visible tornado tracked across portions of Andover, Kansas, during the early evening hours of April 29th, 2022. The tornado went through a highly populated portion of town, including 2 different subdivisions. Also a health club took a direct hit, but no injuries occurred due to actions taken by the health club. Only 1 direct injury occurred from the tornado, with 3 indirect injuries occurred during search and rescue operations. Total damaged house or destroyed structures in Andover and rural Butler County were 205. Of the damaged properties, approximately 180 were residences and the rest were businesses or city buildings. Damage estimates were around $37 million.

Tornado in MARION, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:03:00 to 29-APR-22 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEHIGH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado damaged hardwood tree branches of one to three inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:30:00 to 29-APR-22 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZAAR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A semi truck was flipped over on the Kansas Turnpike. Time is estimated from radar.

Tornado in MARION, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:03:00 to 29-APR-22 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado tracked east and snapped a hardwood tree trunk. Large tree limbs were broken, and boat with trailer on it was toppled over sideways under an old outbuilding.

Tornado in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 20:44:00 to 29-APR-22 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: REECE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado rolled a camper and tossed an outbuilding.

Tornado in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:10:00 to 29-APR-22 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 4.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A highly visible tornado that came to be known as the Andover Tornado initially touched down in rural Sedgwick county and tracked to the east northeast into Butler county, Kansas. Two direct injuries occurred, when a manufactured home was completely destroyed, with two occupants inside. Two people were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.  Total structures affected were 116, with 22 of those being homes.  The rest of the structures affected were barns, sheds, detached garages, etc. This tornado crossed the county line into Butler County. Damage were estimated at  4.5 million dollars.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:25:00 to 29-APR-22 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 70 mph winds resulted in downed tree limbs of two to four inches in diameter.

High Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 17:30:00 to 29-APR-22 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds begin with a gust to 68 mph. During this time the sustained winds varied between 40 to 71 mph and gusts of 58 to 90 mph were common. Visibility was reduced due to blowing dust down to a mile and a quarter.

Tornado in MARION, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 19:10:00 to 29-APR-22 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There was a brief touchdown in an open field.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 15:59:00 to 29-APR-22 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RSL)RUSSELL MUNI AR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm winds lasted for approximately 20 minutes due to outflow of a nearby thunderstorm.  Gusts up to 69 mph were recorded.

Tornado in MARION, KANSAS
From 29-APR-22 18:57:00 to 29-APR-22 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMPA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A EF1 moved into Marion County from Dickenson County and traveled over open country before taking a turn to a northeasterly direction.  Since we can only use two points for a tornado track, it was plotted from where damage occurred due to the odd track shape. As the tornado tracked north of Tampa a wall was blown in on a well constructed outbuilding and there were snapped trees as well.