In the middle afternoon, storms began forming in northeastern Colorado. As the day progresses, a line of storm cells formed with one cell producing multiple wind gusts around 100 MPH based on the tree damage left behind.  These storms also produced hail up to quarter in size.  Flash flooding occurred in St. Francis due to the accumulating hail and heavy rainfall causing Highway 36 to become impassable for a short time.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Fence blown down by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Report received via social media of a garden damaged by strong winds and hail.

Flash Flood in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:55:00 to 08-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports street flooding in St. Francis. Highway 36 on the west edge of town reported impassable due to rainfall and accumulating hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 18:50:00 to 08-JUL-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station USSK1 Russell Springs 3SW. 10m wind gust measurement.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 18:24:00 to 08-JUL-23 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ALLASTER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station up840 9.0 west of Winona reported 5 minutes of winds gusting to 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Report from MPing of 1 inch tree limbs broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report received of several large tree branches downed by wind gusts in Winona. A large pine tree was also reported to be snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Report received via social media of at least 4 large trees downed by thunderstorm winds in St. Francis, with one possibly damaging the front of a pick-up truck. Speed based on the damage reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Report received via social media of an estimated 60 mph wind gust at location.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail at location while with strong winds bending the trees.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:22:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported dime to nickel size hail and very strong winds estimated at 70 MPH.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:41:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from MPing.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter sized hail reported to have accumulated at location. Hail with winds damaged garden at location as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported dime to nickel size hail and very strong winds estimated at 70+ mph.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:58:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Dime to quarter size hail, intense northwest winds, 1.50 inches of rain and severe damage to mature wheat, corn, trees and windows.  Public report via twitter.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public report of pea to quarter sized hail.

Hail in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to 0.75 inches reported via spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 60 mph wind gusts reported blowing leaves off trees with torrential rain blowing sideways and causing 50 yard visibility.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station GW1726 at the St Francis airport.