Thunderstorm Wind — Mcpherson, Kansas

2007-05-31 · near Moundridge, Mcpherson, Kansas

Event narrative

Rather extensive damage occurred across the town of Moundridge due to extreme straight line winds estimated at 90 to 100 mph. Three businesses and one residence received major damage. Numerous trees were uprooted across the town. The damage path was relatively narrow, indicating an intense channel microburst. Three individuals received minor injuries.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level disturbance approaching from the northwest spawned a powerful squall during the evening hours of May 31st. The squall line moved east to southeast across portions of central and south-central Kansas, producing large hail and high winds in its path. 90 to 100 mph winds hit the community of Moundridge in southeast McPherson County, inflicting a narrow swath of substantial damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 33844. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.