Hail in Montgomery County, Kansas

Winds estimated around 70 mph in conjunction with hail ranging from golfball to baseball size produced extensive damage across Cherryvale. The wind-driven hail produced widespread roof, siding, car and window damage across town. City and county officials indicated hundreds of structures sustained some type of damage across town, with property damage estimates between $4 million and $5 million dollars. The Montgomery County Chronicle contributed to this report.

A powerful storm system produced widespread severe weather across portions of central, south-central and southeast Kansas during the evening hours on the 28th. A handful of relatively weak, short-lived tornadoes affected portions of Reno and McPherson counties, producing some light to modest damage. Other portions of the area received locally very intense straight-line winds and large hail, with isolated locations receiving wind speeds ranging from 90 to 110 mph, and hail as large as baseballs. Especially hard hit was the community of Cherryvale in Montgomery county, as well as a large portion of Labette county. A handful of injuries occurred across the area.