A cluster of thunderstorms moved eastward across Northwest Kansas.  Hail up to lime size and wind gusts up to 110 MPH were reported with these storms.  The strongest storms were over Graham and Norton counties.  The storm in Almena area was particularly intense in which mature tree trunks were snapped among other damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:44:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Mature tree trunks snapped and many large tree limbs broken by the thunderstorm winds.  An enclosed small trailer that was loaded was pushed around the corner of a shed, a wooden privacy fence was blown over, a couple electric poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated the wind gusts to be 50-60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:20:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKEMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated at 60-70 MPH.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:19:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:40:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENNINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were several rounds of hail through :50 after the hour.

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail ranged from pea to sporadic golf ball sized hail.

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:27:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:50:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail caused damage to a camper, siding, and broke several windows in vehicles and the house.  One person was hit in the head by the hail and had a laceration.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 19:35:00 to 05-AUG-23 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An electric pole was broken at the intersection of CR N and Highway 283.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATWOOD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:25:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLBY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in NORTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:44:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail also occurred with damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 05-AUG-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated to be atleast 60 MPH; potentially higher.

Hail in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 19:34:00 to 05-AUG-23 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:43:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAGE CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail ranged from pea to dime in size.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:47:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm wind gusts blew/bent road block signs to the northeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 18:50:00 to 05-AUG-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBERLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated wind report from social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 19:22:00 to 05-AUG-23 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENOKEE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-23 19:23:00 to 05-AUG-23 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

These wind speeds were estimated from a spotter in town who heard a roaring sound with the wind.  During this time the ASOS at the airport measured a peak gust of 72 MPH.