A complex of severe thunderstorms moved through much of Central and South Central Kansas during evening hours of 5 August 2023.  There were numerous reports of winds in excess of 60 mph with some of the highest winds reported of 74 mph.  There were also numerous reports of trees down, power poles down, power outages and even a fire ignited by down power lines in the City of Wichita.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:18:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported a measured 70kt gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:23:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several locations without power at this time. Large tree (unknown type) damage in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:26:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSTEAD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree trunk nearly snapped.  Health of tree unknown and of unknown size.  Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:28:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Delayed report, time estimated by radar.  Uprooted tree in Hesston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:37:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOESSEL
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:39:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Measured wind gust of 61kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:41:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measured wind gust of 61kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:50:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNELLY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Home weather station report.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:51:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH NEWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Vehicle accident near US-50 interchange due to storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:55:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vehicle accident on US-50 and Rock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:58:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Measured wind gust of 61kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:58:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:02:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Measured wind gust of 63 kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:21:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATFIELD GREEN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust of 55kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:29:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS measured gust of 63kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:31:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reports an estimated thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:27:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Damaged power pole, down power lines, power outages in the city.  Trees, of unknown size, down on the west side of the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:00:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of tree branches down.  No indication of size or health of the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:17:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Great Bend AWOS measured gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:27:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported a gust range of 55 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:56:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter also reported trees coming down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:05:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Down tree reported with lights flickering.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:06:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured wind gust of 52kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:21:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured gust of 52kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:06:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured from personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:13:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured ASOS gust of 64kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Power outages with some large tree damage.  No hail noted with the very heavy rain or wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Measured AWOS gust of 55kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree limbs, 4-5 inches in diameter, down which caused roof damage to nearby homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:16:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated 60-70 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:48:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 23:02:00 to 05-AUG-23 23:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power poled blown down with powerline.  Power poles on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:31:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Measured wind gust from personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:45:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Reports of a 12 inch diameter tree down due to thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:51:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured wind gust from Jabara Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 06-AUG-23 00:16:00 to 06-AUG-23 00:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANUTE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Chanute airport reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:25:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gust of 65 mph from a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 22:25:00 to 05-AUG-23 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter wind report.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 21:40:00 to 05-AUG-23 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILICA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported an estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.