A cluster of thunderstorms developed along a dryline and moved slowly across parts of northeast Kansas during the late afternoon and evening of May 12th.  At least 5 tornadoes were documented from these storms.  A couple of the tornadoes did produce damage to structures in Jackson and Brown Counties.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:33:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:36:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYETTA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Picture on social media of tennis ball sized hail.

Tornado in BROWN, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:18:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESERVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A power pole was downed on the Kansas side of 340th street which appeared to be related to a tornado that began just south of the state line and then crossed into Nebraska around 718 pm on May 12th.

Tornado in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:11:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just north of Holton damaging a well constructed barn. Large portions of the roof were blown off and some of the walls were blown out from winds estimated to be up to 90 mph. The tornado skipped northeast across the county side and produced some tree damage as it moved towards Straight Creek.

Tornado in BROWN, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:03:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down north of Hamlin and moves north-northeast producing some tree damage and overturning a center pivot before hitting a homestead. Outbuildings were completely destroyed with winds estimated to be 112 mph. The home sustained damage to the siding and roof with the windows broken out. The tornado dissipated after hitting the homestead.

Tornado in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:38:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETAWAKA
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief tornado was observed between Netawaka and Whiting around 7:38 PM. While photo evidence exists of the tornado kicking up dirt beneath its funnel, no damage was observed due to the brief and rural location. Exact location estimated based on photo and radar evidence.

Tornado in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:49:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITING
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief tornado that formed for around 30 seconds, in an inaccessible area near the Delaware River north of Whiting. Photo evidence exists from several observers of this tornado, but no damage was found do the brief and rural nature of this tornado. Exact location estimated based on photo and radar evidence.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 17:16:00 to 12-MAY-23 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETAWAKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 17:33:00 to 12-MAY-23 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail reported.

Hail in BROWN, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:02:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCIER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter sized hail reported.

Hail in BROWN, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:04:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCIER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Ping pong ball sized hail reported.

Hail in BROWN, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:06:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail measured at 2.2 inches 1 mile north of Highway 73 and 170th St.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 12-MAY-23 18:16:00 to 12-MAY-23 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETAWAKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large tree limbs 6 to 8 inches in diameter broken.