Thunderstorm Wind — Gray, Kansas

1995-05-15 · near Charleston, Gray, Kansas

Event narrative

Rear flank downdraft damage over five miles wide and 12 miles long. Wind speeds estimated to be over 100 mph. Over 150 power poles were snapped off and 40 Pivot Sprinklers were damaged or destroyed, along with trees and fences.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10323639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.