Thunderstorm Wind — Kiowa, Kansas

1996-06-11 · near Mullinville, Kiowa, Kansas

Wider weather episode

Downburst with winds estimated over 100 MPH with numerous reports of roof and vehicle damage. Lots of trees and limbs down. Roof blown off a read-mix plant...elevator doors blown off and shed blown several blocks. Power lines also down. This storm was accompanied by large hail just southeast of town. Wind was associated with rear flank downdraft rotating around the north side of the southwest moving storm.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5573236. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.