Thunderstorm Wind in Pawnee County, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind August 2, 1996 · Pawnee County, Kansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
Trees blown down...several buildings damaged...power lines blown down...Midas Car Care garage door blown off and had several windows blown out...American Legion roof blew off...1 person injured when a semi truck was blown over on highway 156 just outside of town. At least 15 sprinkler irrigation systems were destroyed. Although officially entered as 100 knots, there were unofficial and unconfirmed reports of 125 MPH winds recorded on home stations. This storm continued south and produced widespread damage into south central Kansas (DERECHO).
Began near Larned (38.1800, -99.1000).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5571772. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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