During the afternoon hours, multiple waves of thunderstorms moved across Northwest Kansas. These storms generally moved as lines producing thunderstorm wind gusts up to 75 mph with damage in Norton and Decatur counties. Large hail was also produced, ranging from pea to large apple in size across Sherman, Logan, Decatur, and Norton counties. The largest hail fell near the city of Norton at the Keith Sebelius Reservoir. A brief EF-1 tornado also occurred in northern Norton County causing damage to several buildings at a residential property.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tree trunk was split in half due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 75 mph.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 13:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMOKY HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Dime to half dollar size with the largest hail at the beginning of the storm and lasting only a minute.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 13:24:00 to 03-OCT-23 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ALLASTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Pea to penny sized hail. Most of the hail ranged from pea to dime in size.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 13:23:00 to 03-OCT-23 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Report received of a large amount of dime to penny sized hail falling in Oberlin.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 14:00:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Report of hail with a few up to the size of golf balls. Mostly smaller hail around quarter size fell over the location.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 14:06:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to half dollar in size reported.

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 14:13:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail up to quarters in size reported. Most hail was smaller in size.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 14:52:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to nickel sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:05:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated thunderstorm winds 40-60 mph.

Hail in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 14:07:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARUSO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Pea to quarter sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:14:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORCATUR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Station KKSNORCA2 reported a 65 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:14:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORCATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Report of a healthy tree uprooted.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:24:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported one to two inch hail.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:20:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail ranging from two to three inches in size fell at the Keith Sebelius Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:24:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated 65 mph gusts with the storm.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:22:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Two inch hail reported on the west side of Norton.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hail mostly pea to dime size with largest up to one and a quarter inches.

Tornado in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF-1 Tornado occurred in norther Norton County. Estimated winds were 95-105 mph along with a path width of 30 yards and path length of 0.08 miles. Tornado started at 425 CDT and ended at 426pm CDT. Damage to a large building, and other outbuildings at a residence were noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Water tank was thrown 15 feet onto the road by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph.