Thunderstorm Wind in Ellis County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind August 23, 2010 · Ellis County, Kansas

100 mph

Estimated gust (87 kt)

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The most expensive damage was at Fort Hays State University, where the high winds blew off most of the roof from Weist Hall. Vehicles in an adjacent parking lot were damaged by roof debris. Extensive water damage occurred to the interior of the building. Some students and offices were relocated as a consequence of the damage.

The rainfall was so heavy that drains on Lewis Field were overwhelmed, and water accumulated under the special astro turf covering the field and lifted it from the field.

salvaged.

The wider storm

Very severe wind gusts were reported with some of the severe thunderstorms that occurred during the evening. Heavy rainfall also accumulated during the evening and overnight.

Began near Hays (38.8700, -99.3400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 259176. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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