One tornado was documented that moved north out of Chase county into far southeast Morris County around 905 pm CDT.   The tornado did damage to trees and one home before ending around 3 miles south southwest of Dunlap, Kansas.  Other storms produced large hail and damaging winds.  A second line of severe storms developed after midnight during the early morning hours of April 20th and produced wind damage most concentrated in Clay County in the city of Clay Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:44:00 to 19-APR-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gust of 65 mph reported by NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:44:00 to 19-APR-23 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported at 29th and Glick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 19:50:00 to 19-APR-23 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from mping of small tree limbs broken or shingles blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:26:00 to 19-APR-23 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of a large tree blown over.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:57:00 to 19-APR-23 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLSBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 01:14:00 to 20-APR-23 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found extensive tree damage in Clay Center from a microburst with 80 to 90 mph winds.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 01:51:00 to 20-APR-23 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOKEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported from mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 02:30:00 to 20-APR-23 02:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of several large trees at least a foot in diameter blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:18:00 to 19-APR-23 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Report of 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 00:33:00 to 20-APR-23 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FOE)FORBES FLD TOPE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at kfoe asos.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:38:00 to 19-APR-23 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP FORSYTHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail reported.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:42:00 to 19-APR-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP FORSYTHE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:56:00 to 19-APR-23 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FRI)MARSHALL AAF FT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:38:00 to 19-APR-23 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Gustnado reported southwest of 29th and Glick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:40:00 to 19-APR-23 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Report of large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 00:30:00 to 20-APR-23 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage north of Courtland consisted of significant tree damage, headstone damage at local cemetery, center pivots tipped over and several power poles down. Wind speeds were estimated over 70 mph based on reports and radar data.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 00:36:00 to 20-APR-23 00:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 01:03:00 to 20-APR-23 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report of 60 mph wind gust.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 16:50:00 to 19-APR-23 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARDEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:36:00 to 19-APR-23 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Report of a 65 mph wind gust from an NWS employee.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:25:00 to 19-APR-23 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESTWALL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ping pong sized hail reported for about 10 minutes.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:30:00 to 19-APR-23 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen egg sized hail reported.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:34:00 to 19-APR-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP FORSYTHE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail reported.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:36:00 to 19-APR-23 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALIDA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hen egg sized hail reported via social media.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:57:00 to 19-APR-23 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTORIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail reported via social media.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:18:00 to 19-APR-23 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 16:52:00 to 19-APR-23 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOME
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Hail in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:00:00 to 19-APR-23 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Golf ball sized hail reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:27:00 to 19-APR-23 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong sized hail reported via social media.

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 17:34:00 to 19-APR-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP FORSYTHE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 02:04:00 to 20-APR-23 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MHK)MANHATTAN MUNI
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at kmhk asos.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 02:23:00 to 20-APR-23 02:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 23:45:00 to 19-APR-23 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 66 mph measured at the kemp asos.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 02:24:00 to 20-APR-23 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 02:34:00 to 20-APR-23 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs blown down of various sizes.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 19:56:00 to 19-APR-23 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:07:00 to 19-APR-23 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail reported.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 21:12:00 to 19-APR-23 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 21:30:00 to 19-APR-23 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAMP ANGEL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 00:30:00 to 20-APR-23 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust of 60 mph reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 00:50:00 to 20-APR-23 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report of 8 inch diameter tree split in half.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 01:51:00 to 20-APR-23 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 21:12:00 to 19-APR-23 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway signs snapped at the posts, estimated 60 to 70 mph wind gusts reported by the fire chief.

Tornado in RILEY, KANSAS
From 20-APR-23 01:45:00 to 20-APR-23 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Department Chief relayed damage reports from southeast side of Randolph damage to signs at intersection of Senn Road, highway 77 and Gardiner road along with minor tree limb damage.  Short path and sporadic sometimes very sparse damage appears to suggest any vortex was not on the ground continuously but aloft more often than not as it moved across the area.

Hail in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 16:57:00 to 19-APR-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEATTIE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail reported via social media.

Tornado in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:04:00 to 19-APR-23 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Results of an NWS damage survey revealed tree damage and damage to a home approximately 3 miles SSW of Dunlap, Kansas. The home had portions of the roof removed and windows broken. This appeared to be the end of the tornado track that moved north out of Chase County.  The tornado appears to have crossed from Chase into Morris County around 905pm and ended around 908 pm CDT based on radar data.  Based on DOD to DI winds estimated to be around 95 mph.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 21:28:00 to 19-APR-23 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail reported.