Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, June 7, 1994

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, June 7, 1994
Start: 1994-06-07T02:15
End: 1994-06-07T22:45
Location: Kansas

June 7, 1994 · 53 events in 30 counties and zones

25 thunderstorm wind, 21 hail, 7 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 49 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $6.3 million
Crop damage: $28,000
Events: 53

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

25 thunderstorm wind, 21 hail, 7 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Osborne

When: June 7, 2:15 AM CST
Where: Osborne County, Osborne
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.350, -98.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 7, 4:15 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Westfall
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 39.045, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Saline

When: June 7, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Saline County, Salina
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Saline

When: June 7, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Saline County, Salina
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Republic

When: June 7, 9:20 AM CST
Where: Republic County, Wayne
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.828, -97.651 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cloud

When: June 7, 9:25 AM CST
Where: Cloud County, Jamestown
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.480, -97.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cloud

When: June 7, 9:40 AM CST
Where: Cloud County, Agenda
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.480, -97.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Riley

When: June 7, 10:12 AM CST
Where: Riley County, Keats
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.297, -96.735 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Marshall

When: June 7, 10:18 AM CST
Where: Marshall County, Blue Rapids
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.784, -96.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When: June 7, 10:45 AM CST
Where: Pottawatomie County, Westmoreland
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.379, -96.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds hit 77 mph at the Jeffrey Energy power plant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When: June 7, 11:30 AM CST
Where: Pottawatomie County, St Marys
Measured: 67 kt (77 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.379, -96.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds hit 77 mph at the Jeffrey Energy power plant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shawnee

When: June 7, 11:35 AM CST
Where: Shawnee County, Silver Lake
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.042, -95.756 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds knocked down several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When: June 7, 11:45 AM CST
Where: Pottawatomie County, St. Marys
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.379, -96.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds knocked down trees, tree limbs, and power lines in and around St Marys.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wabaunsee

When: June 7, 11:55 AM CST
Where: Wabaunsee County, Alma
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.953, -96.205 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: June 7, 11:57 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Holton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 39.417, -95.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds damaged a metal shed south of Holton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shawnee

When: June 7, 11:58 AM CST
Where: Shawnee County, Topeka
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.042, -95.756 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds moved through much of northeast Kansas including the Topeka vicinity producing windspread wind damage, downed trees, and power lines. Some winds were estimated at 80 mph. Power was not restored in some areas for nearly 24 hours. The hardest hit area was in North Topeka near Garfield park. Hail up to 1.5 inches accompanied the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 7, 12:25 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Perry
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.236, -95.383 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds knocked down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: June 7, 12:27 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, Lecompton
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.885, -95.293 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds and 0.75 inch hail were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: June 7, 12:40 PM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, Lawrence
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.885, -95.293 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds estimated at 70 mph caused widespread damage to trees, tree limbs, power lines, and buildings in and around the Lawrence area during the midday hour. Hail up to one inch was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 7, 12:40 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Perry
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph)
Coordinates: 39.236, -95.383 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds caused damage to trees, limbs, and power lines.

Hail, Osage

When: June 7, 12:42 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Overbrook
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: June 7, 12:50 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Ottawa
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.565, -95.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds tore down power lines, tree limbs and caused minor damage to some buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: June 7, 12:50 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Spring Hill
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Leavenworth

When: June 7, 12:55 PM CST
Where: Leavenworth County, Tonganoxie
Coordinates: 39.199, -95.038 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and limbs were reported down in southern Leavenworth County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: June 7, 1:18 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Paola
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms downed trees throughout Miami County, including the southern portion of Spring Hill and around Paola.

Hail, Morris

When: June 7, 1:20 PM CST
Where: Morris County, Council Grove
Measured: 1 in hail
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.687, -96.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bourbon

When: June 7, 2:10 PM CST
Where: Bourbon County, Fort Scott
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.855, -94.849 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Neosho

When: June 7, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Neosho County, Erie
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.559, -95.307 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong thunderstorm winds lasting thirty minutes damaged roofs and trees in the north part of town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: June 7, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Columbus
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.169, -94.846 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees were uprooted and power lines blown down in the Mineral and Scammon areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: June 7, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Mineral
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.169, -94.846 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees were uprooted and power lines blown down in the Mineral and Scammon areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: June 7, 3:35 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, Baxter Springs
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.169, -94.846 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tree limbs were blown down in the Baxter Springs and Galena areas.

Hail, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County, St. Francis
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large multi vortex tornado damaged several farmsteads. Several large trees were uprooted. Tornado witnessed by many residents. Property damage estimated at $100,000. Tornado moved southeast at 15 to 20 mph.

Hail, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 6:58 PM CST to 7:08 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County, St. Francis
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brief tornado observed by spotters over open country. 10 SW St. Francis,07,1920CST,,,0,0,3,0,Thunderstorm Winds Thunderstorm winds tore door off of quonset building.

Tornado, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 7:08 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brief tornado observed by spotters over open country. 10 SW St. Francis,07,1920CST,,,0,0,3,0,Thunderstorm Winds Thunderstorm winds tore door off of quonset building.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County, St. Francis
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds gusting to 70 mph tore metal off a metal quonset building.

Tornado, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County
Rating: F2
Path length: 10 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 7:32 PM CST to 8:02 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County, St. Francis
Rating: F2
Path length: 7 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Property damage: $5.0 million
Coordinates: 39.680, -101.800

Tornado moved south southeast at 20 mph. Several pivot irrigation rigs were destroyed. Two grain bins and a barn were destroyed and a quonset building door was torn off. One large feedlot, farm home, and outbuildings were damaged and utility poles destroyed. Estimated damage around $600,000.

Tornado, Sherman

When: June 7, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Goodland
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 39.580, -101.720

Brief tornado observed by Goodland police over open country.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sherman

When: June 7, 8:05 PM CST to 8:10 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Goodland
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brief tornado observed by sheriff's deputy over open country.

Tornado, Sherman

When: June 7, 8:10 PM CST to 8:14 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Goodland
Rating: F2
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 39.530, -101.720

Tornado inflicted $100,000 damage to farmstead.

Tornado, Sherman

When: June 7, 8:11 PM CST
Where: Sherman County
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brief tornado observed by sheriff's deputy over open country.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sherman

When: June 7, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Goodland
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cheyenne

When: June 7, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Cheyenne County, Wheeler
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.786, -101.731 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Sherman

When: June 7, 8:50 PM CST to 8:53 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Brewster
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Coordinates: 39.470, -101.520

Spotter observed tornado 9 NNW of Brewster moving southeast at 20 mph.

Hail, Thomas

When: June 7, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Thomas County, Brewster
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.055 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cloud

When: June 7, 9:39 PM CST
Where: Cloud County, Concordia
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.480, -97.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Sherman

When: June 7, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Brewster
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Clay

When: June 7, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Clay County, Morganville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.350, -97.165 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Washington

When: June 7, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Washington County, Washington
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.784, -97.087 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Decatur

When: June 7, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Decatur County, Allison
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.785, -100.460 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Phillips

When: June 7, 10:41 PM CST
Where: Phillips County, Logan
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.785, -99.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Norton

When: June 7, 10:42 PM CST
Where: Norton County, Densmore
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 39.784, -99.903 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ottawa

When: June 7, 10:45 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, Lamar
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 39.133, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10326193, 10326775, 10325552, 10325553, 10325063, 10323150, 10323151, 10325164, 10325865, 10326205, 10326206, 10324991, 10326207, 10326292, 10326662, 10324992, 10326670, 10323312, 10323313, 10326723, 10326131, 10323338, 10325938, 10326652, 10325939, 10326908, 10323711, 10326053, 10324083, 10324084, 10324085, 10324149, 10324150, 10324151, 10324152, 10324153, 10324154, 10325177, 10325178, 10325179, and more.