Thunderstorm Wind in Kearny County, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind October 21, 2008 · Kearny County, Kansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be from 90 to 100 mph. A mobile home was destroyed and another was heavily damaged. Two occupants of the destroyed trailer were injured, on seriously. There were also 16 pivot irrigation sprinklers overturned in a 4 mile radius of this location. In addition, 20 power poles were snapped and a large grain bin was destroyed. Large hay bales were blown around and all windows in the machinery and vehicles were blown out.
The wider storm
A late and unseasonably strong upper storm helped produce widespread severe weather during the late evening. This activity continued into the early morning hours, unusual for so late in the Fall. Large hail, high wind and excessive rainfall was reported.
Began near Lakin (37.9200, -101.1900).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 138801. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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