Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Kansas, June 8 to 30, 1998

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Kansas, June 8 to 30, 1998
Start: 1998-06-08T13:53
End: 1998-06-30T00:51
Location: Kansas

June 8 to 30, 1998 · NWS ICT · 226 events in 25 counties and zones

124 hail, 88 thunderstorm wind, 9 tornado, 2 lightning, 2 flash flood, 1 high wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 5 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

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $9.6 million
Crop damage: $25 million
Events: 226

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 Dodge City radar (KDDC), 128 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:52 UTC.

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Event by event

124 hail, 88 thunderstorm wind, 9 tornado, 2 lightning, 2 flash flood, 1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Barton

When: June 8, 1:53 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 4 mi N of Great Bend
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.420, -98.770

Hail, Russell

When: June 8, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Waldo
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $1,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.120, -98.800

Two cars side-swiped on Highway 18. One patrol car sustained broken windshield. Part of the wheat crop also sustained damage.

Hail, Harper

When: June 8, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Harper County, 5 mi N of Attica
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.300, -98.230

Hail, Harper

When: June 8, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Harper County, Harper
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.280, -98.020

Hail, Harper

When: June 8, 2:33 PM CST
Where: Harper County, Danville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 37.280, -97.900

Hail, Harper

When: June 8, 2:41 PM CST
Where: Harper County, Runnymede
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.350, -97.930

Hail, Harper

When: June 8, 2:43 PM CST
Where: Harper County, 2 mi S of Danville
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.250, -97.900

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 8, 2:49 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 10 mi N of Sylvan Grove
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.170, -98.380

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 8, 2:51 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, 10 mi E of Lorraine
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.570, -98.130

Thunderstorm Wind, Reno

When: June 8, 2:56 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Nickerson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.150, -98.080

Hail, Sumner

When: June 8, 2:56 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 2 mi S of Milton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -97.780

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 8, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Ash Grove
Measured: 1 in hail
Crop damage: $25 million
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.170, -98.350

About 50% of wheat crop damaged.

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 8, 3:10 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Barnard
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.180, -98.050

Hail, Rice

When: June 8, 3:10 PM CST
Where: Rice County, 5 mi SE of Geneseo
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.470, -98.080

Hail, Rice

When: June 8, 3:15 PM CST
Where: Rice County, 1 mi N of Little River
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.420, -98.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Reno

When: June 8, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Nickerson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.150, -98.080

Hail, Reno

When: June 8, 3:21 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 4 mi N of Hutchinson
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.120, -97.920

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 8, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 2 mi N of Wellington
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.300, -97.400

Hail, McPherson

When: June 8, 3:30 PM CST
Where: McPherson County, Moundridge
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.200, -97.520

Tornado, Reno

When: June 8, 3:37 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 2 mi SE of Buhler
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.120, -97.730

Tornado, Sumner

When: June 8, 3:42 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 5 mi S of Belle Plaine
Rating: F0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 110 yd
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.330, -97.230

Tornado, Harvey

When: June 8, 3:44 PM CST
Where: Harvey County, 7 mi N of Burrton
Rating: F0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 110 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.120, -97.670

One farm sustained damage to three outbuildings while the residence sustained roof damage and had several windows blown out. A second farmstead sustained damage to it's roof, two barns and a metal shed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cowley

When: June 8, 3:49 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Udall
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.380, -97.120

Hail, Reno

When: June 8, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 1 mi W of Buhler
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.130, -97.780

Hail, Reno

When: June 8, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 5 mi E of Hutchinson
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.070, -97.820

Thunderstorm Wind, Reno

When: June 8, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 5 mi E of Hutchinson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.070, -97.820

Thunderstorm Wind, Cowley

When: June 8, 4:08 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 1 mi N of Rock
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.470, -97.000

Tornado, Harvey

When: June 8, 4:17 PM CST
Where: Harvey County, Hesston to 2 mi S of Hesston
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.120, -97.470

Tornado, Cowley

When: June 8, 4:26 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 6 mi S of Udall
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.300, -97.120

One barn and a few houses damaged.

Hail, Sumner

When: June 8, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 4 mi E of Belle Plaine
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -97.170

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 8, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 4 mi E of Belle Plaine
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -97.170

Hail, Marion

When: June 8, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Peabody
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.170, -97.100

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 8, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 4 mi SE of Peabody
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.130, -97.050

Mobile home moved from foundation. Trees damaged and blown down.

Tornado, Chase

When: June 8, 5:35 PM CST
Where: Chase County, 1 mi SW of Wonsevu
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.130, -96.780

Outbuildings damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When: June 8, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Wilson County, 10 mi E of Neodesha
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.430, -95.500

Thunderstorm Wind, Neosho

When: June 8, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Neosho County, 8 mi SE of Thayer
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -95.380

Thunderstorm Wind, Labette

When: June 8, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Labette County, Dennis
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.350, -95.420

Back porch lost half of it's roof.

Thunderstorm Wind, Labette

When: June 8, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Labette County, 2 mi E of Parsons
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.350, -95.230

Hail, Elk

When: June 8, 9:06 PM CST
Where: Elk County, Moline
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.370, -96.300

Hail, Montgomery

When: June 8, 10:03 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Sycamore
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.330, -95.720

Hail, Montgomery

When: June 8, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Cherryvale
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.270, -95.550

Hail, Montgomery

When: June 8, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Independence
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.230, -95.720

Wind-driven hail smashed windows and inflicted considerable damage to roofs and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: June 8, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Independence
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.230, -95.720

Numerous trees blown over, inflicting damage to at least 3 houses. Nine utilitiy poles blown over, severing power to numerous residences.

Hail, Labette

When: June 8, 10:52 PM CST
Where: Labette County, Altamont
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.200, -95.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Labette

When: June 8, 10:52 PM CST
Where: Labette County, Altamont
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.200, -95.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 10, 5:41 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Augusta
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.680, -96.980

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 10, 5:42 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Haverhill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.680, -96.880

Hail, Butler

When: June 10, 5:43 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 1 mi E of Haverhill
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.680, -96.870

Hail, Butler

When: June 10, 5:51 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 1 mi W of Augusta
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.680, -97.000

Hail, Butler

When: June 10, 5:52 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Haverhill
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.680, -96.880

Hail, Cowley

When: June 10, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Rock
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.450, -97.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 10, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Butler County, El Dorado
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.870

In South El Dorado, 4 aircraft and 1 older hangar damaged.

Hail, Butler

When: June 10, 6:07 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 5 mi S of El Dorado
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.750, -96.870

Hail, Cowley

When: June 10, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Rock
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.450, -97.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Chase

When: June 10, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Chase County, 5 mi SW of Cottonwood Falls
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.320, -96.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Chase

When: June 10, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Chase County, 3 mi W of Cottonwood Falls
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.370, -96.580

Hail, Cowley

When: June 10, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Rock
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.450, -97.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 10, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi W of Viola
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.480, -97.730

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 3:35 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Cheney
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.630, -97.780

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 3:48 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Mt Hope
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.870, -97.670

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 3:54 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.330

Reported in East Wichita.

Hail, Cowley

When: June 13, 3:59 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Arkansas City
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.070, -97.050

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Park City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.320

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.330

Reported in East Wichita.

Hail, Butler

When: June 13, 4:03 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Andover
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.720, -97.130

Hail, Marion

When: June 13, 4:05 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Peabody
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.170, -97.100

Hail combined with high winds to inflict tree damage in Marion and Peabody.

Hail, Cowley

When: June 13, 4:07 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Arkansas City
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.070, -97.050

Hail, Cowley

When: June 13, 4:21 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Winfield
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Coordinates: 37.250, -96.980

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 13, 4:25 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 5 mi E of Whitewater
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.970, -97.050

Hail, Chase

When: June 13, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Chase County, 7 mi NW of Elmdale
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.430, -96.720

Tornado, Sumner

When: June 13, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 5 mi S of Belle Plaine
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.330, -97.230

A few outbuildings damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cowley

When: June 13, 4:44 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 9 mi W of Arkansas City
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.070, -97.220

Hail, Sumner

When: June 13, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Corbin
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.120, -97.550

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 13, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Corbin
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.120, -97.550

Tornado, Chase

When: June 13, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Chase County, Elmdale
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 55 yd
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.370, -96.630

Hail, Sumner

When: June 13, 5:08 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Wellington
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.270, -97.400

Wind-driven golfball-sized hail smashed windows, dented siding and caused widespread roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 13, 5:08 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Wellington
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.270, -97.400

Hail, Sumner

When: June 13, 5:09 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Caldwell
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.030, -97.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 13, 5:09 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Caldwell
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.030, -97.600

Winds of 70 mph combined with 0.75 inch hail to inflict widespread damage to trees, pwoer lines, homes, and blew roofs off barns, sheds and outbuildings.

Hail, Chase

When: June 13, 5:10 PM CST
Where: Chase County, 10 mi NW of Elmdale
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.470, -96.770

Hail, Sumner

When: June 13, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Wellington
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.270, -97.400

Hail smashed windows to numerous cars and buildings.

Hail, Cowley

When: June 13, 5:22 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Udall
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.380, -97.120

Softball to grapefruit-sized hail smashed windows and inflicted roof and siding damage to at least 20 homes. Also, at least 20 cars sustained broken windows.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 13, 5:25 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi S of Wichita
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.630, -97.330

Hail, Cowley

When: June 13, 5:28 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 4 mi W of Udall
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.380, -97.180

Tornado, Cowley

When: June 13, 5:29 PM CST to 5:33 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Burden to 1 mi of Burden
Rating: F0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 110 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.320, -96.770

Minor damage inflicted to a few homes on south side of Burden.

Hail, Butler

When: June 13, 5:33 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Douglass
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 37.520, -97.020

Hail, Butler

When: June 13, 5:38 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Smileyburg
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.520, -96.880

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 13, 6:03 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, 3 mi W of Eureka
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.350

Hail, Woodson

When: June 13, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Woodson County, 1 mi W of Yates Center
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.880, -95.750

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 13, 6:46 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Madison
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.130, -96.130

Lightning, Allen

When: June 13, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Allen County, Moran
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.886, -95.301 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck one home, setting it on fire and causing moderate damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson

When: June 13, 7:08 PM CST
Where: Wilson County, Fredonia
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.530, -95.820

Hail, Woodson

When: June 13, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Woodson County, 2 mi S of Yates Center
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.850, -95.730

Hail, Allen

When: June 18, 2:33 PM CST
Where: Allen County, 7 mi S of La Harpe
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.820, -95.300

Hail, Labette

When: June 18, 4:43 PM CST
Where: Labette County, 3 mi S of Bartlett
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.000, -95.220

Hail, Labette

When: June 18, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Labette County, Chetopa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.030, -95.080

Hail, Cowley

When: June 19, 5:49 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 8 mi E of Hackney
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.170, -96.870

Hail, Cowley

When: June 19, 6:11 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 3 mi SW of Udall
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.350, -97.150

Hail, Sumner

When: June 19, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 4 mi S of Belle Plaine
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.350, -97.230

Hail, Sumner

When: June 19, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 5 mi S of Oxford
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.220, -97.170

Hail, Butler

When: June 19, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 3 mi SE of Douglass
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.480, -96.980

Hail, Cowley

When: June 19, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 1 mi NW of Udall
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -97.130

Thunderstorm Wind, Cowley

When: June 19, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 1 mi NW of Udall
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.400, -97.130

Hail, Butler

When: June 19, 6:47 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Leon
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.680, -96.780

Hail, Cowley

When: June 19, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 2 mi S of Udall
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.350, -97.120

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 19, 7:21 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.330

Reported in East Wichita.

Hail, Butler

When: June 19, 7:23 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Andover
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.720, -97.130

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 19, 7:23 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Eureka
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.300

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 19, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Eureka
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.300

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 19, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Eureka
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.300

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 19, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 3 mi E of Wichita
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.280

Hail, Cowley

When: June 19, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Arkansas City
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.070, -97.050

Hail, Marion

When: June 19, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 5 mi NE of Marion
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.400, -96.950

Hail, Cowley

When: June 20, 6:52 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Hackney
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.170, -97.020

Hail, Sumner

When: June 20, 6:54 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 2 mi SE of Adamsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.150, -97.150

Hail, Sumner

When: June 20, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 1 mi SE of Adamsville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.150, -97.170

Hail, Cowley

When: June 20, 7:23 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, Arkansas City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.070, -97.050

High Wind, Chautauqua

When: June 20, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Chautauqua forecast zone
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: STORM CHASER
Coordinates: 37.150, -96.245 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Non-thunderstorm winds tore shingles off a roof.

Hail, Cowley

When: June 20, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 8 mi N of Winfield
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.370, -96.980

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 20, 8:17 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, 4 mi W of Hamilton
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.980, -96.230

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 20, 8:36 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Eureka
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.300

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 20, 8:57 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, 12 mi E of Eureka
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.820, -96.080

Thunderstorm Wind, Woodson

When: June 20, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Woodson County, Toronto
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.800, -95.950

Hail, Woodson

When: June 20, 9:07 PM CST
Where: Woodson County, Toronto
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.800, -95.950

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 21, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Barton County, Great Bend
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 38.370, -98.770

A 115,000-volt main transmission line was blown down in Great Bend, leaving all of Great Bend without power for approximately 45 minutes.

Hail, Butler

When: June 21, 4:24 AM CST
Where: Butler County, 1 mi E of De Graff
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.980, -96.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Rice

When: June 21, 5:08 AM CST
Where: Rice County, Lyons
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Crop damage: $25,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.350, -98.200

Damage to wheat crop east of Sterling and just north of Lyons. Corn crop damaged west of Lyons near Chase.

Hail, McPherson

When: June 21, 5:24 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, Marquette
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.550, -97.830

Thunderstorm Wind, McPherson

When: June 21, 5:25 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, Windom
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.380, -97.900

Thunderstorm Wind, McPherson

When: June 21, 5:25 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, 5 mi SW of Mc Pherson
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $85,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.320, -97.730

Awning of service station blown down, a restaurant sign was blown down, a barn just southwest Mcpherson severely damaged, and numerous tree limbs blew onto power lines severing power to numerous residences.

Thunderstorm Wind, McPherson

When: June 21, 5:40 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, Mc Pherson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.370, -97.670

Thunderstorm Wind, McPherson

When: June 21, 5:51 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, Moundridge
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.200, -97.520

Thunderstorm Wind, Harvey

When: June 21, 6:03 AM CST
Where: Harvey County, 5 mi NE of Newton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.100, -97.280

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 21, 6:09 AM CST
Where: Marion County, Peabody
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.170, -97.100

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 21, 6:12 AM CST
Where: Marion County, Marion
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.350, -97.020

Hail, Reno

When: June 21, 9:14 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 8 mi S of Hutchinson
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.950, -97.920

Hail, Reno

When: June 21, 9:22 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Nickerson
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 38.150, -98.080

Hail, Reno

When: June 21, 9:46 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Castleton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.870, -97.970

Hail, Chase

When: June 21, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Chase County, Matfield Green
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.170, -96.570

Hail, Chase

When: June 21, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Chase County, Matfield Green
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.170, -96.570

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 21, 10:41 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 2 mi N of Mt Hope
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.900, -97.670

Hail, Russell

When: June 22, 12:15 AM CST
Where: Russell County, Milberger
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.720, -98.920

Damage sustained to windows, screens, siding and outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 22, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Russell County, Luray
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 39.120, -98.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 22, 12:45 AM CST
Where: Barton County, Galatia
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.630, -98.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 22, 12:47 AM CST
Where: Russell County, Luray
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 39.120, -98.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 22, 12:55 AM CST
Where: Russell County, Wilson Lake
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.930, -98.550

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 22, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Barton County, Ellinwood
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.350, -98.580

Thunderstorm Wind, Rice

When: June 22, 1:32 AM CST
Where: Rice County, Lyons
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.350, -98.200

Thunderstorm Wind, McPherson

When: June 22, 2:00 AM CST
Where: McPherson County, Windom
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.380, -97.900

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 22, 2:30 AM CST
Where: Marion County, Lehigh
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.370, -97.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 22, 3:40 AM CST
Where: Marion County, 4 mi E of Durham
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.480, -97.150

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 7 mi SE of Castleton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.880

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 8:24 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Andale
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.630

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 8:42 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 2 mi S of Mt Hope
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.830, -97.670

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 8:43 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Andale
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.630

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 2 mi E of Andale
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.600

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 9:03 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 2 mi W of Pretty Prairie
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.780, -98.050

Hail, Saline

When: June 22, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 1 mi SE of Salina
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.820, -97.580

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 9:16 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 1 mi SW of Haven
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.880, -97.800

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Plevna
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.970, -98.300

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 9:46 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Plevna
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.970, -98.300

Hail, Barton

When: June 22, 9:53 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Heizer
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.420, -98.880

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 9:55 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Andale
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.630

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 9:59 PM CST
Where: Reno County, 7 mi SE of Castleton
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.880

Flash Flood, Reno

When: June 22, 10:25 PM CST to June 23, 1:18 AM CST
Where: Reno County, Hutchinson
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.953, -98.086 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Urban flooding occurred across Hutchinson.

Flash Flood, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 10:48 PM CST to June 23, 12:18 AM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 2 mi N of Andale
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.685, -97.461 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Cowskin Creek flooded 1 mile stretch of 247th Street N, 2 miles N of Andale.

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 10:49 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Andale
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.630

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 11:01 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Partridge
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.970, -98.080

Hail, Sedgwick

When: June 22, 11:05 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Bentley
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 37.880, -97.520

Hail, Reno

When: June 22, 11:28 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Elmer
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.970, -97.930

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 22, 11:40 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 5 mi N of De Graff
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.050, -96.870

Hail, Butler

When: June 22, 11:40 PM CST
Where: Butler County, 5 mi N of De Graff
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.050, -96.870

Thunderstorm Wind, Harvey

When: June 22, 11:50 PM CST
Where: Harvey County, Halstead
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 38.000, -97.520

Thunderstorm Wind, Harvey

When: June 23, 12:01 AM CST
Where: Harvey County, Sedgwick
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.920, -97.430

Tree damage and construction signs blown down on U.S. Highway 50.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 23, 12:01 AM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi NW of Valley Center
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.880, -97.430

Hail, Reno

When: June 23, 12:12 AM CST
Where: Reno County, Hutchinson
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.070, -97.920

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 23, 12:15 AM CST
Where: Butler County, 10 mi N of El Dorado
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.970, -96.870

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 23, 12:15 AM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Andale
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.630

Hail, Russell

When: June 23, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2 mi SW of Paradise
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.100, -98.950

Hail, Russell

When: June 23, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Waldo
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.120, -98.800

Hail, Russell

When: June 23, 7:49 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2 mi NE of Waldo
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.130, -98.770

Hail, Russell

When: June 23, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Waldo
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.120, -98.800

Hail, Russell

When: June 24, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 5 mi S of Lucas
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.980, -98.550

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 24, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Denmark
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 39.080, -98.280

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 24, 6:18 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 5 mi NW of Sylvan Grove
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 39.070, -98.450

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 24, 6:37 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Russell
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph)
Property damage: $13,000
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 38.880, -98.850

Empty semi tractor-trailer rig over turned on I-70.

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 24, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Russell
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 38.880, -98.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 24, 7:19 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Russell
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.880, -98.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 7:19 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 3 mi N of Albert
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.500, -99.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 24, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, Wilson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.820, -98.470

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 24, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 8 mi S of Sylvan Grove
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.900, -98.380

Hail, Barton

When: June 24, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 1 mi S of Susank
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.620, -98.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 1 mi S of Susank
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.620, -98.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 24, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2 mi S of Dorrance
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.820, -98.580

Tree limb blown through a window.

Hail, Barton

When: June 24, 8:24 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 3 mi W of Olmitz
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.520, -98.980

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 8:24 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 3 mi W of Olmitz
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.520, -98.980

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Albert
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.450, -99.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Hoisington
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 38.520, -98.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 24, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2 mi S of Dorrance
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.820, -98.580

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 24, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, 2 mi NW of Holyrood
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.600, -98.430

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 24, 8:46 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Beaver
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.630, -98.650

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 24, 9:01 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, 2 mi W of Ellsworth
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 38.730, -98.270

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 24, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 2 mi SW of Lincoln
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 39.020, -98.180

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 24, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 8 mi S of Lincoln
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.920, -98.150

Thunderstorm Wind, Rice

When: June 24, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Rice County, 4 mi W of Geneseo
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.520, -98.220

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 24, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, 6 mi SE of Lorraine
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.500, -98.230

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 24, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 1 mi E of Brookville
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.770, -97.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 24, 9:39 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Brookville
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 38.770, -97.870

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 24, 9:40 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 1 mi E of Brookville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.770, -97.850

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 24, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Salina
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 38.830, -97.600

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 24, 11:54 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Goessel
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 38.250, -97.350

Lightning, Reno

When: June 28, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Nickerson
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.953, -98.086 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One wall of a storage shed set ablaze. One person sustained minor injuires.

Hail, Saline

When: June 28, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 5 mi N of Salina
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 38.900, -97.600

Hail, Saline

When: June 28, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 2 mi S of Salina
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.800, -97.600

Hail, Saline

When: June 28, 8:17 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 5 mi W of Salina
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.830, -97.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 28, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Assaria
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 38.680, -97.600

Hail, Saline

When: June 28, 9:05 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Assaria
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 38.680, -97.600

Extensive damage to 15 vehicles and houses sustained major roof damage and broken windows in a 3-mile wide area from near Smolan southeast to Assaria.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: June 28, 9:05 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Assaria
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 38.680, -97.600

Numerous power lines and power poles blown down, a shed blown over, and widespread roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woodson

When: June 29, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Woodson County, 12 mi E of Yates Center
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.880, -95.520

Widespread tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allen

When: June 29, 9:48 PM CST
Where: Allen County, Iola
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.920, -95.400

Tree damage, most noteworthy being a 50-foot tree falling onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allen

When: June 29, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Allen County, Moran
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph)
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.920, -95.170

Windows blown out and roofs damaged. Numerous trees uprooted inflicting further roof damage and knocking down power lines that left much of Allen County without power for 8 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind, Neosho

When: June 29, 9:59 PM CST
Where: Neosho County, Chanute
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $90,000
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.680, -95.470

Trees and power lines downed.

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 29, 9:59 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Virgil
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.980, -96.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Neosho

When: June 29, 10:03 PM CST
Where: Neosho County, Erie
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.570, -95.250

Two stores unroofed andtwo mobile homes heavily damaged. Numerous trees and power lines downed.

Hail, Greenwood

When: June 29, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Greenwood County, Virgil
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: UNKNOWN
Coordinates: 37.980, -96.020

Hail, Allen

When: June 30, 12:51 AM CST
Where: Allen County, Iola
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.920, -95.400

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.
Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Kansas in 1998 Every state in 1998 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Kansas, 1998 Warnings in Kansas, June 1998

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: 5648085, 5649117, 5649186, 5649187, 5649188, 5649189, 5649190, 5649192, 5649191, 5649193, 5649196, 5649199, 5649200, 5649201, 5649202, 5649194, 5649195, 5649197, 5649203, 5649287, 5649198, 5649204, 5649206, 5649211, 5649212, 5649213, 5649207, 5649205, 5649208, 5649209, 5649210, 5649214, 5649215, 5649216, 5649217, 5649277, 5649278, 5649279, 5649280, 5649281, and more.