Thunderstorm Wind — Sheridan, Kansas

2025-05-18 · near Angelus, Sheridan, Kansas

Event narrative

Part of a irrigation pivot was tipped over.

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorms developed across the area leading to multiple hail reports, with the largest being 2 inches in diameter located in Wheeler and 5 S of St. Francis. Severe wind gusts were also reported as well, with the strongest being 63 mph 9 NNW of McDonald. Multiple tornadoes also occurred as well in Sherman, Cheyenne, and Gove counties. The town of Grinnell was directly hit by a strong tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257077. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.