A line of severe thunderstorms developed across portions of western Nebraska early of the morning of July 14th. These storms quickly expanded in coverage as they progressed southeastward into north-central Kansas by late morning. Storms pushed through much of the eastern 2/3rds of Kansas causing widespread wind damage with recorded wind gusts up to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:41:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRALL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 12:59:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was a measured wind gust.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:14:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:38:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was falling with torrential rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 12:22:00 to 14-JUL-23 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STICKNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 12:41:00 to 14-JUL-23 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:16:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four-inch diameter tree limbs broken along with a couple of larger, but weaker, branches. Powerlines are also down leaving parts of the city of Lyons without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was an estimated six-inch tree branches down at the Marion County Courthouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 12:50:00 to 14-JUL-23 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Claflin reported 65 to 70 mph winds and tree damage in down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:02:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measure wind gust from Great Bend Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:14:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of estimated 60 to 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:16:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a report of widespread tree damage in Lyons. The winds were estimated to be around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:34:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SLN)SALINA MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust at Salina Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:55:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were six-inch tree branches downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:20:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were multiple reports of power lines and tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:04:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a 21-inch diameter tree down at Vine and Maple.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:17:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a report of 4-inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:57:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were 4 to 6-inch tree limbs and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:59:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust at Hutchinson Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:08:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to be around 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:35:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:08:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was a report of a semi trailer blown over on Highway 54. There were also multiple power lines down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 13:54:00 to 14-JUL-23 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There was a report of 6-inch diameter tree limb down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 14-JUL-23 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was a report of a roof partially blown off at the municipal airport in Marion.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:57:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There was a report of power lines down in Erie.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 15:57:00 to 14-JUL-23 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was widespread 4 to 6-inch tree limbs down in Hamilton. Some of the limbs were 12 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:27:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CNU)JOHNSON ARPT CH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gusts at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:25:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:30:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be around 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:32:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CNU)JOHNSON ARPT CH
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was measured at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:36:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kansas Mesonet site near Yates Center reported an 85 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:43:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust at Allen County Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 14-JUL-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down in Independence.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 17:24:00 to 14-JUL-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of several trees and power lines down in Independence.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:55:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

It was reported that trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 14-JUL-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

It was reported that trees and powerlines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

There was a delayed report of trees down and the power was out in Moran.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 16:39:00 to 14-JUL-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust at Strother Field.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 14-JUL-23 17:13:00 to 14-JUL-23 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE CITY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was a measured wind gust from a trained spotter.