Thunderstorm Wind in Cherokee County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind April 15, 2026 · Cherokee County, Kansas

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A large tree was reported down closing the road.

The wider storm

Strong to severe storms developed rapidly in the late afternoon into evening hours with initial supercells developing into a squall line. The system was fueled by warm, humid Gulf air ahead of a front which brought widespread 60+ mph wind gusts, torrential flash flooding and large hail.

Began near Columbus (37.1600, -94.8400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324380. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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