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Thunderstorm Wind in Cherokee County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind January 8, 2026 · Cherokee County, Kansas

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A flag pole at the Courthouse was bent over by strong winds. A personal weather station 6 miles NNW of the Courthouse recorded a wind gust of 57 mph.

The wider storm

An isolated storm caused localized wind damage. Winds in the strongest storm were measures at up to 58 mph.

Began near Columbus (37.1700, -94.8400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310429. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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