Hail and Damaging Winds in Kansas, July 7, 2023

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Kansas, July 7, 2023
Start: 2023-07-07T01:15
End: 2023-07-07T02:33
Location: Kansas

July 7, 2023 · NWS DDC · 8 events in 5 counties and zones

Thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds across far southwestern Kansas.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 8

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 happened

The episode as NWS DDC wrote it up.

Thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds across far southwestern Kansas.

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 Dodge City, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 7, 12:21 AM CST, 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 7, 12:21 AM CST, 54 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
121 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...updated discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 111 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

Early this morning, there was scattered storms across the Kansas prairie.
Some of these storms have been severe, but overall, the severe weather
impacts previously forecast have not been as impactful as expected.
Anyway, these storms will move E/SE as the morning continues and should
be gone towards 12Z. On a related note, the atmosphere will be been
pretty worked over through much of the day. It remains to be seen if
the atmosphere will be recharged or not by this afternoon into the
evening. As such, am a little dubious on seeing much storm activity
this afternoon and evening. The main exception to this might end up
near the Oklahoma border, where isolated storms may develop this afternoon
and evening. Overall impacts will be marginal to perhaps low end severe,
but the main impact will be heavy rainfall for those under a storm.
Otherwise, temperatures will be quite pleasant today with values in
the upper 70s to lower 80s. Get out and enjoy it because this is obviously
cooler than normal for the beginning of July. For Saturday, a much
drier forecast is expected. Much of the day will remain storm free.
If there were to be any storms, it would be across the western zones
with upslope flow induced storms coming out of Colorado. Very pleasant
highs are expected again on Saturday with values in the mid 70s to
around 80F.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Thursday)
Issued at 111 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

Pretty much a carbon copy of Saturday weather is expected Sunday. Mainly
dry with pleasant temperatures continuing. Heading into the next business
week, a gradual warm up is expected. Highs on Monday will inch closer
to normal with values in the upper 80s. Storm chances looks isolated
at best with much of the FA remaining dry. By Tuesday, the ridge across
the Desert Southwest moves every so slightly east. This should help
temperatures rebound back in the 90s. More of the same is expected
for the rest of the extended period with seasonally warm to hot highs
and small percentage points for any storm activity.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1111 PM CDT Thu Jul 6 2023

The main change of the TAFs was to shift west and slow the movement
of the thunderstorm complex through the overnight. Based off radar
and some other parameters, it looks likely that the storms will mainly
impact the western terminals through the morning. This is particularly
true at KGCK and KLBL. KDDC might be on the eastern edge of the storm
complex. KHYS now stands at seeing the least impacts from the storms.
Otherwise, some MVFR cigs associated with residual moisture expected
in the morning. Winds SE-S 5-15 kt except gusty/variable in
storms.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DDC  64  81  63  79 /  80  20  50  10
GCK  63  79  62  77 /  80  20  40  10
EHA  64  89  62  75 /  60  20  60  10
LBL  64  89  63  77 /  80  20  70  10
HYS  62  81  59  79 /  50  40  20  10
P28  65  84  66  79 /  50  50  70  20

&&

.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Saturday morning for KSZ075>081-085>090.

&&

SHORT TERM...Sugden
LONG TERM...Sugden
AVIATION...Sugden

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 7, 12:03 AM CST, 1 hour 12 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
103 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-081200-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
103 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023 /1203 AM MDT Fri Jul 7 2023/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated afternoon and evening storms will be possible across the
forecast area. Hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding are
the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Bouts of thunderstorms will be possible during this period. Strong
to severe storms cannot be ruled out.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and tonight.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 6, 10:53 PM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1153 PM CDT Thu Jul 6 2023

KSZ076-077-086-087-070530-
Gray KS-Seward KS-Meade KS-Haskell KS-
1153 PM CDT Thu Jul 6 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Seward,
western Meade, south central Gray and southeastern Haskell Counties
through 1230 AM CDT...

At 1153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Plains, or 10 miles north of Kismet, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Plains around 1205 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Missler and Meade.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3713 10074 3742 10091 3752 10035 3708 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0453Z 269DEG 35KT 3735 10071

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RUSSELL

Special weather statement, Jul 6, 11:03 PM CST, 2 hours 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1203 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ062-063-076-077-070530-
Gray KS-Finney KS-Kearny KS-Haskell KS-
1203 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Kearny,
southwestern Finney, southwestern Gray and eastern Haskell Counties
through 1230 AM CDT...

At 1202 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Deerfield to near Tice. Movement was east
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Tice around 1210 AM CDT.
  Copeland around 1215 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3743 10084 3801 10119 3805 10080 3750 10039
      3747 10056 3748 10065 3746 10065
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 262DEG 42KT 3796 10109 3750 10076

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RUSSELL

Special weather statement, Jul 6, 11:43 PM CST, 1 hour 32 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1243 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ063-076-077-086>088-070645-
Gray KS-Seward KS-Finney KS-Meade KS-Clark KS-Haskell KS-
1243 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Seward,
southwestern Finney, Meade, southwestern Gray, southwestern Clark and
eastern Haskell Counties through 145 AM CDT...

At 1243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Holcomb to 11 miles north of Knowles.
Movement was northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Garden City around 1255 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Englewood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3784 10110 3787 10110 3810 10081 3700 9990
      3700 10047
TIME...MOT...LOC 0543Z 230DEG 23KT 3792 10097 3703 10022

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

RUSSELL

Special weather statement, Jul 6, 11:55 PM CST, 1 hour 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1255 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ062-063-075-076-070645-
Finney KS-Kearny KS-Grant KS-Haskell KS-
1255 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Kearny,
western Finney, northeastern Grant and northwestern Haskell Counties
through 145 AM CDT...

At 1254 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very
near Lakin, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Deerfield around 105 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Holcomb, Garden
City and Plymell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3781 10152 3813 10135 3815 10070 3761 10093
TIME...MOT...LOC 0554Z 276DEG 21KT 3795 10123

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

TURNER

Special weather statement, Jul 7, 12:33 AM CST, 42 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
133 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ062-063-075>077-086-087-070715-
Gray KS-Seward KS-Finney KS-Meade KS-Kearny KS-Grant KS-Haskell KS-
133 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Seward,
southeastern Kearny, southwestern Finney, northeastern Grant,
northwestern Meade, western Gray and Haskell Counties through 215 AM
CDT...

At 133 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Plymell, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Seward, southeastern Kearny, southwestern Finney, northeastern Grant,
northwestern Meade, western Gray and Haskell Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 10132 3800 10108 3785 10036 3720 10070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0633Z 292DEG 18KT 3775 10108

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TURNER

Special weather statement, Jul 7, 12:45 AM CST, 30 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
145 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

KSZ077-078-087-088-070730-
Gray KS-Meade KS-Clark KS-Ford KS-
145 AM CDT Fri Jul 7 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Ford,
Meade, southeastern Gray and northwestern Clark Counties through 230
AM CDT...

At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very
near Missler, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Meade around 200 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3723 10063 3730 10064 3758 10049 3745 9993
      3700 10020 3700 10027
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 295DEG 21KT 3733 10045

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TURNER

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 156 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:14 UTC.

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Event by event

5 hail, 3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Stanton

When: July 7, 1:15 AM CST
Where: Stanton County, 1.29 mi ENE of Johnson
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 37.580, -101.730

Hail, Grant

When: July 7, 1:21 AM CST
Where: Grant County, 6.93 mi S of Ulysses
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.480, -101.360

Hail, Seward

When: July 7, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Seward County, 0.69 mi N of Kismet
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.210, -100.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Seward

When: July 7, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Seward County, 0.69 mi N of Kismet
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.210, -100.700

Strong winds.

Hail, Stevens

When: July 7, 1:34 AM CST
Where: Stevens County, 9.21 mi WNW of Moscow
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.370, -101.360

Hail, Morton

When: July 7, 1:55 AM CST
Where: Morton County, 6.97 mi WSW of Richfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.220, -101.890

Thunderstorm Wind, Seward

When: July 7, 2:26 AM CST
Where: Seward County, 1.49 mi NNW of Liberal
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.050, -100.940

Strong winds.

Hail, Seward

When: July 7, 2:33 AM CST
Where: Seward County, 1.49 mi NNW of Liberal
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.050, -100.940

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.

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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1122892, 1122893, 1122894, 1122895, 1122896, 1122897, 1122899, 1122900.