Thunderstorm Wind — Kearny, Kansas

2008-10-21 · near Lakin, Kearny, Kansas

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 138801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.