Thunderstorm Wind in Montgomery County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind January 8, 2026 · Montgomery County, Kansas

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Powerlines and power poles were down across the city. In addition, several outbuildings were damaged. A semi trailer was blown over as well. Entry door windows were broken and part of a roof was peeled off of a church.

The wider storm

An unusually warm and moist airmass, for January standards, moved into portions of southeast Kansas during the morning hours of January 8th. This provided an environment conducive for severe thunderstorms with 80+ mph winds being measured in Independence, Kansas.

Began near Independence (37.2300, -95.7100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1300196. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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