Hail — Decatur, Kansas

2024-06-14 · near Traer, Decatur, Kansas

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported pea to quarter sized hail that lasted approximately three minutes.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms developed near the Colorado-Kansas border and moved east across Northwest Kansas producing pea to quarter sized hail, and wind gusts estimated to be as strong as 90 mph that produced some damage in Sherman, Sheridan, and Decatur counties. The largest hail fell near the town of Traer in Decatur County. The strongest estimated wind gusts occurred near Norcatur with estimated wind gusts of 90 mph with damage to a garage, chicken coop, and pole barn at a residence.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194193. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.