Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 16, 1995

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 16, 1995
Start: 1995-05-16T00:10
End: 1995-05-16T23:58
Location: Kansas

May 16, 1995 · 99 events in 33 counties and zones

61 hail, 21 thunderstorm wind, 17 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 91 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

Open the live radar over this ground

The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 7
Property damage: $13 million
Crop damage: $936,000
Events: 99

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.

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 57 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:50 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

61 hail, 21 thunderstorm wind, 17 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: May 16, 12:10 AM CST to 11:58 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Fontana to to New Lancaster
Property damage: $70,000
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 7 mile path of wind damage associated with strong straight line winds, or a downburst moved across the southeast portion of the county. Damage was associated with a storm that had previously produced a tornado (see above entry), and reached from northeast of Fontana all the way to the Bates county (MO) line near and south of Drexel, MO. Damage along the path consisted mainly of tree damage, but some of those trees fell on cars and utility lines. Several trees also fell on homes in the area, and the winds also knocked down some utility poles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyandotte

When: May 16, 12:45 AM CST
Where: Wyandotte County, Kansas City
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 39.115, -94.764 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds and torrential rainfall in the Kansas City area. Some trees were downed, and several roads were closed and under water across the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allen

When: May 16, 3:25 AM CST
Where: Allen County, La Harpe
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 37.886, -95.301 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Bourbon

When: May 16, 3:45 AM CST
Where: Bourbon County, Fort Scott
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates: 37.855, -94.849 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 9:46 AM CDT to 7:49 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, 10 W Jetmore to Jetmore to
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dickinson

When: May 16, 3:21 PM CST
Where: Dickinson County, Dover
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.867, -97.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail driven by high winds caused widespread roof, window and vehicle damage in and around the area. At the three Chapman schools, nearly 100 windows and 10 skylights were knocked out. In addition, widespread roof damage occurred at the schools and other buildings around the town. School was cancelled for at least one day. Many county rural roads were under water and closed from heavy rains.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyandotte

When: May 16, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Wyandotte County, Kansas City
Property damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 39.115, -94.764 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds knocked a tree down onto a Home at 14th street and Ohio Avenue.

Hail, Kearny

When: May 16, 5:38 PM CDT
Where: Kearny County, Lakin
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 38.000, -101.320 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: May 16, 4:43 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Hillsdale
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were downed, as well as several road signs and billboards.

Hail, Kearny

When: May 16, 5:45 PM CDT
Where: Kearny County, Lakin
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.000, -101.320 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 6:06 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Holcomb
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Although damage was F1, this tornado was rated higher based on observation and video. Damage was done to two golf courses, a few house roofs, power lines, and one overturned tractor-semitrailer at the dying stage of the tornado.

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 6:10 PM CDT to 6:16 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Holcomb to Garden City
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 6:16 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Garden City
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous houses and automobiles damaged or destroyed from baseball to softball size hail.

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 6:20 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Garden City
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Property damage: $4.9 million
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous houses and automobiles damaged or destroyed from baseball to softball size hail.

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 6:23 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Garden City
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Had half dollar size-hail, this occurred for the second day in a row with hail and high wind.

Hail, Dickinson

When: May 16, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Dickinson County, Elmo
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.867, -97.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Saline

When: May 16, 5:33 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Gypsum
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Finney

When: May 16, 6:35 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Garden City Airport
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph)
Property damage: $100,000
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Had half dollar size-hail, this occurred for the second day in a row with hail and high wind.

Tornado, Finney

When: May 16, 6:35 PM CDT
Where: Finney County
Rating: F3
Path length: 10 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Finney

When: May 16, 6:40 PM CDT to 6:45 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Pierceville to
Rating: F0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado entered Gray County two miles north of Pierceville.

Hail, Saline

When: May 16, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Gupsum
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dickinson

When: May 16, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Dickinson County, Chapman
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $750,000
Crop damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 38.867, -97.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Finney

When: May 16, 6:50 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, Charleston
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 38.080, -99.980

The Tornado barely crossed into Gray County.

Hail, Finney

When: May 16, 7:00 PM CDT
Where: Finney County, 14 W Kalvesta
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.044, -100.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ellis

When: May 16, 7:09 PM CDT
Where: Ellis County, Victoria
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.915, -99.317 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ellis

When: May 16, 7:15 PM CDT
Where: Ellis County, Walker
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 38.915, -99.317 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Morris

When: May 16, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Morris County, Herington
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.687, -96.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail and high winds combined to damage windows, siding and vehicles.

Hail, Russell

When: May 16, 6:22 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Gorham
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.915, -98.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:24 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Jetmore
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:26 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Kalvesta
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:36 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, 10 W Jetmore
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Morris

When: May 16, 6:37 PM CST
Where: Morris County, White City
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $45,000
Crop damage: $8,000
Coordinates: 38.687, -96.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail and high winds combined to damage windows, siding and vehicles.

Hail, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:38 PM CDT to 7:45 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, 15 W Jetmore to Jetmore to
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Russell

When: May 16, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Russell
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.915, -98.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Morris

When: May 16, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Morris County, White City
Measured: 4 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Crop damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 38.687, -96.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail near the size of softballs did extensive damage to the White City school building. Skylights and windows were blown out with severe damage to the roof and nearby buildings and vehicles.

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:48 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Jetmore
Rating: F0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:50 PM CDT to 8:12 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Jetmore to Jetmore to
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 7:54 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Jetmore
Rating: F0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.

Hail, Morris

When: May 16, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Morris County, Parkerville
Measured: 3 in hail
Property damage: $130,000
Crop damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 38.687, -96.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail driven by high winds caused widespread roof, window and vehicle damage in and around the area. Two of the counties sheriff's cars and one Emergency Medical Transport vehicle received enough hail damage to render them out-of-sevice.

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 8:14 PM CDT to 8:39 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Jetmore to Hanston to
Rating: F0
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.

Tornado, Wabaunsee

When: May 16, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Wabaunsee County, Harveyville
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Crop damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 38.730, -95.970

A small weak tornado damaged some buildings, a barn and knocked down power poles and lines. Wheat and a few other crops were also damaged or destroyed.

Hail, Lincoln

When: May 16, 7:17 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Lincoln
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.045, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dickinson

When: May 16, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Dickinson County, Abilene
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.867, -97.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Lyon

When: May 16, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Lyon County, Miller
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 38.456, -96.153 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds damaged a house and outbuildings.

Hail, Lincoln

When: May 16, 7:42 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Lincoln
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.045, -98.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 8:44 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Hanston
Rating: F2
Path length: 2.5 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.

Hail, Osage

When: May 16, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Burlingame
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail and high winds combined to produced a 1.5 mile wide west to east swath of damage through the northern part of the county.

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 8:46 PM CDT to 9:30 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Hanston to to Rozel
Rating: F3
Path length: 19 mi
Path width: 1,000 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F3 for intensity based on observation. Entered Pawnee County six miles southwest of Burdett.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: May 16, 7:48 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Wilmington
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Crop damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds flipped a truck on its side that was parked on the Kansas turnpike.

Tornado, Hodgeman

When: May 16, 8:57 PM CDT to 9:05 PM CDT
Where: Hodgeman County, Burdett to to Burdett
Rating: F0
Path length: 3 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Coordinates: 38.088, -99.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: May 16, 7:59 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Salina
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Osage

When: May 16, 8:01 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Carbondale
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $125,000
Crop damage: $45,000
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail and high winds combined to produced a 1.5 mile wide west to east swath of damage through the northern of the county, mainly along highway 56 from Overbrook and then west near highway 31.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: May 16, 8:10 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, Globe to Baldwin City
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Property damage: $1.8 million
Crop damage: $100,000
Coordinates: 38.885, -95.293 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 1.5 mile wide swath of very strong straight line or downburst winds moved west to east across the southern section of the county, just south of US Highway 56. Numerous homes, buildings, farms and barns reported varying degrees of damage. Crops in the area were also damaged or destroyed. This supercell storm also produced a brief tornado near Baldwin City (see other entries for details).

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: May 16, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Burlingame
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High winds tore down trees and large hail accumulated to a depth of two inches.

Hail, Ottawa

When: May 16, 8:11 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, Tescott
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.133, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Geary

When: May 16, 8:22 PM CST
Where: Geary County, Junction City
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.002, -96.752 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Douglas

When: May 16, 8:30 PM CST to 8:50 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, Baldwin City
Rating: F1
Path length: 10 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $1.0 million
Crop damage: $90,000
Coordinates: 38.770, -95.250

A small tornado formed along the north edge of a strong downburst and moved mainly across open fields. The tornado skipped across the county destroying several farm buildings, a motorhome and farm equipment. However, with widespread straightline wind damage in the area, it was difficult to distinguish between the cause(s) of the damage. The most significant damage occurred along and about one to two miles west of highway 33.

Hail, Franklin

When: May 16, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Wellsville
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Crop damage: $30,000
Coordinates: 38.565, -95.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail accompanied by high winds caused widespread damage in and north of Wellsville. This supercell storm had originated in central Kansas and produced extensive and widespread, mainly straightline/ downburst wind damage, as it moved east across the region, finally exiting the state around 2200 CST.

Hail, Saline

When: May 16, 8:38 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Salina
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.784, -97.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 8:47 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Edgerton to to Stillwell
Property damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 3 mile path of wind damage associated with strong straight line winds, or a downburst moved across the far southern portion of the county, from the Douglas county line west and southwest of Edgerton all the way to the Cass county (MO) line east of Stillwell. The damage was observed mainly along 199th street, with numerous trees broken or tipped leaning to the south. Trees were also downed in the Edgerton cemetery. A brief tornado was also attributed to this storm, crossing into the county west of Edgerton from Douglas county. (See additional entries for more information, and also see reports from Topeka - TOP.)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 8:49 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Edgerton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: May 16, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Antioch to
Property damage: $6,000
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind damage associated with strong straight line winds moved across the far northern portion of the county, from the Franklin county line west of Antioch, all the way to the Cass county (MO) line southeast of Stillwell.

Tornado, Johnson

When: May 16, 8:50 PM CST to 8:55 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Edgerton to to Edgerton
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 60 yd
Injuries: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 38.750, -95.030

A small tornado was associated with strong thunderstorms which produced downburst winds. It crossed into the far southwest portion of the county, west of Interstate 35, from Douglas county. In this area, 20 to 25 utility poles were snapped off and there was some minor structural damage to outbuildings. Several trees were also broken off and downed. The damage path ended after being into Johnson county about 1 mile.

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 8:52 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Edgerton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Gardner
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 9:04 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Gardner
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage: $12,000
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 9:08 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Paola
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and wind damage in and around Spring Hill. There were reports of a tornado in this area, but no ground-truth evidence could be found. There may have been a funnel aloft, as there were additional reports to the east into Cass county, Missouri.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 9:08 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Paola
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Gove

When: May 16, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Gove County, Gove
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.916, -100.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Spring Hill
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 9:23 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Louisburg
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck a tree in Overland Park, causing branches and bark to fly through 4 windows into the home. Lightning also struck a home in Spring Hill, creating a large hole in the roof.

Hail, Greeley

When: May 16, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Greeley County, Tribune
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.481, -101.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Gove

When: May 16, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Gove County, Gove
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $2.5 million
Crop damage: $15,000
Coordinates: 38.916, -100.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail and high winds damaged 25,000 acres of wheat and 30 farm structures.

Hail, Thomas

When: May 16, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Thomas County, Oakley
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 39.351, -101.055 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Sherman

When: May 16, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Sherman County, Edson
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 39.320, -101.520

Rope tornado videographed by law enforcement.

Hail, Rush

When: May 16, 10:40 PM CDT
Where: Rush County, Alexander
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 38.523, -99.309 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Greeley

When: May 16, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Greeley County, Whitelaw
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 38.600, -101.580

Brief tornado over open country.

Hail, Wallace

When: May 16, 9:48 PM CST
Where: Wallace County, Sharon Spring
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 38.917, -101.764 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hamilton

When: May 16, 11:15 PM CDT
Where: Hamilton County, 1 E Coolidge
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Coordinates: 37.999, -101.791 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Rush

When: May 16, 11:25 PM CDT
Where: Rush County, Bison
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Crop damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 38.523, -99.309 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Trego

When: May 16, 11:28 PM CDT
Where: Trego County, Trego Center
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.914, -99.873 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Logan

When: May 16, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Oakley
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 38.917, -101.148 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Greeley

When: May 16, 10:31 PM CST
Where: Greeley County, Horace
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 38.500, -101.780

Several public reports of brief tornado over open country.

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 10:35 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Olathe
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.884, -94.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck a tree in Overland Park, causing branches and bark to fly through 4 windows into the home. Lightning also struck a home in Spring Hill, creating a large hole in the roof.

Hail, Wichita

When: May 16, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Leoti
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.482, -101.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wichita

When: May 16, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Leoti
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.482, -101.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Osage

When: May 16, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Lyndon
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.652, -95.727 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Sheridan

When: May 16, 10:50 PM CST
Where: Sheridan County, Angelus
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.350, -100.442 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Trego

When: May 16, 11:50 PM CDT
Where: Trego County, Cedar Bluff Dam
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.914, -99.873 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Scott

When: May 16, 11:58 PM CDT
Where: Scott County, Modoc
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.482, -100.907 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Franklin

When: May 16, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Ottawa
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Crop damage: $30,000
Coordinates: 38.565, -95.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large hail accompanied by high winds caused widespread damage to roofs, cars and windows.

Hail, Miami

When: May 16, 11:10 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Hillsdale Lake
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.

Hail, Gove

When: May 16, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Gove County, Grinnell
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.916, -100.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Sheridan

When: May 16, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Sheridan County, Angelus
Measured: 1 in hail
Crop damage: $200
Coordinates: 39.350, -100.442 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail broke windows.

Hail, Miami

When: May 16, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Hillsdale Lake
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When: May 16, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Paola
Property damage: $6,000
Coordinates: 38.564, -94.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.

Tornado, Miami

When: May 16, 11:45 PM CST to 11:55 PM CST
Where: Miami County, Beagle to to Fontana
Rating: F1
Path length: 8 mi
Path width: 75 yd
Injuries: 5 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $500,000
Coordinates: 38.450, -95.000

An F1 tornado touched down just west of U.S. Route 169 about 1/10 mile south of the junction with state Route 7. Damage was intermittent along the path as the tornado skipped east for about 8 miles, finally lifting 2 miles north of Fontana. The most significant damage was along Route 7 where a mobile home was overturned, and its 5 occupants received minor injuries. Several trees were also downed in this same general area, and siding and roofing was ripped from a home on the east side of the road. A horse barn on the west side of the road also sustained damage. Another mobile home was destroyed about 2 miles east of Route 7. Mainly tree damage occurred from here to the lift point.

Hail, Russell

When: May 16, 11:50 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Gorham
Measured: 4 in hail
Coordinates: 38.915, -98.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: May 16, 11:50 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Gorham
Measured: 81 kt (93 mph)
Coordinates: 38.915, -98.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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

Every storm in Kansas in 1995 Every state in 1995 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Kansas, 1995 Warnings in Kansas, May 1995

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: 10325962, 10325621, 10324280, 10323714, 10326590, 10323279, 10325622, 10326697, 10325956, 10326698, 10323390, 10323391, 10323392, 10323393, 10323394, 10323280, 10325559, 10323395, 10323396, 10323397, 10325560, 10323281, 10323398, 10323399, 10323429, 10323430, 10326010, 10325465, 10326591, 10326592, 10326593, 10326011, 10326594, 10325466, 10326086, 10326595, 10326596, 10326597, 10326013, 10326598, and more.