Thunderstorm Wind — Harper, Kansas

2025-07-06 · near Runnymede, Harper, Kansas

Event narrative

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

Isolated thunderstorms developed across portions of south-central and southeast Kansas during the early afternoon hours of July 6th. Thunderstorm coverage became more-numerous during the mid to late afternoon hours across south-central Kansas. These particular storms produced severe caliber hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282669. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.