Thunderstorm Wind in Anderson County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind March 10, 2026 · Anderson County, Kansas

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Storm survey found straight-line wind damage found consistent with a downburst. Estimated peak winds of 65-70 MPH. Two areas of outdoor sheds badly damaged or completely destroyed, a few power poles snapped and occasional 2 to 4 inch tree branches broken.

The wider storm

An isolated storm developed on the evening of March 10 in far eastern Douglas County. This produced small hail in Douglas County before producing much larger hail farther east outside of the TOP forecast area. A few hours later, more widespread storms developed along a cold front in eastern KS. These produced more small hail, as well as an isolated corridor of very strong 65-85 mph winds that caused notable damage in Anderson County.

Began near Westphalia (38.1800, -95.4900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316189. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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