Damaging Winds in Kansas, June 16, 2006

Name: Damaging Winds in Kansas, June 16, 2006
Start: 2006-06-16T18:21
End: 2006-06-16T21:50
Location: Kansas

June 16, 2006 · NWS ICT · 36 events in 13 counties and zones

36 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $210,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 36

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.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 16, 2:18 PM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 16, 2:18 PM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 16, 3:32 PM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes before

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 16, 5:16 PM CST, 1 hour 5 minutes before

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The Wichita radar (KICT), 11 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:18 UTC.

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Event by event

36 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: June 16, 6:21 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 3 mi W of Olmitz
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.333

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 16, 6:51 PM CST
Where: Russell County, 2 mi SW of Dorrance
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.767, -97.467

Thunderstorm Wind, Russell

When: June 16, 6:54 PM CST
Where: Russell County, Russell
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 38.033, -97.433

Power lines were downed in the city of Russell.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 16, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 9 mi SSE of Sylvan Grove
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.333

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 16, 7:39 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 1 mi NE of Lincoln
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.700, -97.333

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 16, 7:43 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Lincoln
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.800, -97.317

One inch diameter tree limbs downed across the city of Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harper

When: June 16, 7:57 PM CST
Where: Harper County, 3 mi SSW of Attica
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.750, -97.217

Thunderstorm Wind, Kingman

When: June 16, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Kingman County, Cunningham
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 38.350, -97.200

Chaser reported via KSNW Television that strong winds caused damage in Cunningham, mostly in the form of downed tree limbs and minor structural damage. However, the 97-year old Ratcliff building received extensive damage to its exterior (courtesy of the Cunningham Courier).

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellsworth

When: June 16, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Ellsworth County, 9 mi ESE of Lorraine
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.350, -97.017

Four inch diameter tree limbs downed just northwest of Geneseo.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harper

When: June 16, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Harper County, 3 mi SSW of Attica
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.483, -97.250

Thunderstorm Wind, Kingman

When: June 16, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Kingman County, 8 mi W of Kingman
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates: 37.750, -97.217

Three inch diameter tree limbs downed, via KSNW Television.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kingman

When: June 16, 8:18 PM CST
Where: Kingman County, 2 mi S of Kingman
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Coordinates: 37.667, -97.583

Approximately twenty utility poles were blown down in and around the Kingman area. Numerous tree limbs were also downed. Information courtesy of the Kingman Leader Courier.

Thunderstorm Wind, Reno

When: June 16, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Pretty Prairie
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.950, -97.017

Thunderstorm Wind, Harper

When: June 16, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Harper County, Danville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.417, -97.067

Thunderstorm Wind, Reno

When: June 16, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Reno County, Hutchinson
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 38.350, -97.200

Some roof damage was reported across the city of Hutchinson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harper

When: June 16, 8:38 PM CST
Where: Harper County, 3 mi SSW of Attica
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.617, -98.117

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:43 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 3 mi W of Garden Plain
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 38.517, -98.983

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 3 mi NE of Viola
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 38.833, -98.617

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:47 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi NNW of Andale
Measured: 80 kt (92 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 38.900, -98.317

Some tree damage was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:47 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi S of Goddard
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) measured gust
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates: 39.050, -98.133

78 mph gust measured with a home weather station. Sustained winds were measured at 51 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, 5 mi NNW of Andale
Measured: 80 kt (92 mph) measured gust
Reported by: COOP STATION
Coordinates: 38.883, -98.850

80 mph gust measured with a home weather station. Three to five inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Goddard
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 39.033, -98.150

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 37.200, -98.250

Numerous large tree limbs were downed near the intersection of 119th and Central.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:01 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Maize
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 37.650, -98.433

Measured by a KSNW Weather Lab Station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:05 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Coordinates: 38.517, -98.167

Estimated near the intersection of 21st and 119th in Northwest Wichita.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:12 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Wichita
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.200, -98.250

Estimated near the intersection of 45th St. N. and I-135.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harvey

When: June 16, 9:13 PM CST
Where: Harvey County, Countywide
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.650, -98.267

A powerful thunderstorm rolled through Harvey County producing countywide wind damage, mostly to trees. Some trees and tree limbs fell on automobiles. There were reports of mainly minor structural damage, along with street signs and power lines blown down. However, Newton's Westhill Apartment Complex received rather extensive roof damage. Information courtesy of the Newton Kansan newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:18 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, Park City
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.783, -98.017

Four to five inch tree limbs were downed across Park City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, (Aao) Jabara Arpt
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 37.283, -97.900

Measured by the Jabara Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 16, 9:27 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Hillsboro
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 38.067, -97.917

A powerful thunderstorm produced extensive damage throughout the town of Hillsboro. Numerous large trees were uprooted, utility poles were downed, and street signs were blown over. Consequently, much of the town lost power. Fortunately, structural damage was relatively light, with the exception of three large umbrella-shaped canopies destroyed at the Hillsboro Family Aquatic Center. Information courtesy of the Hillsboro Star newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 16, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Marion
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates: 37.200, -98.250

A powerful thunderstorm produced widespread tree and some structural damage in and around the town of Marion. In Marion, the roof of a metal building was blown off, causing additional damage to nearby cars and businesses. Also, a roof on a building near the city's water tower was blown off. Information courtesy of the Marion County Record newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner

When: June 16, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, Mulvane
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Coordinates: 37.667, -97.733

Thunderstorm Wind, Sedgwick

When: June 16, 9:36 PM CST
Where: Sedgwick County, (Aao) Jabara Arpt
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Coordinates: 37.517, -97.617

Measured by the Jabara Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 16, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Butler County, Potwin
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates: 37.867, -97.667

Thunderstorm Wind, Cowley

When: June 16, 9:49 PM CST
Where: Cowley County, 4 mi NE of Udall
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.600, -97.583

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 16, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Hillsboro
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates: 37.867, -97.667

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.

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

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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5514721, 5514722, 5514792, 5514790, 5514791, 5514793, 5514794, 5514795, 5514796, 5514797, 5514798, 5514888, 5514799, 5514800, 5514801, 5514802, 5514803, 5514804, 5514805, 5514806, 5514807, 5514808, 5514809, 5514810, 5514811, 5514812, 5514878, 5514879, 5514880, 5514881, 5514882, 5514883, 5514884, 5514885, 5514886, 5514887.