Power Outage in Baxter Springs, KS

Kansas mesonet sites near Hallowell measured a 60 MPH gust. These storms continued east, knocking down power poles seven miles north of Columbus around 1130 PM.

Up to a half an inch of ice accumulated on elevated objects and tree limbs across the county during the ice storm. One tree fell on a house and another tree fell on to a garage. The northern portion of the county experienced a few power outages. There were a few reports of cars sliding off the road by the local sheriff office.

A large tree fell across Turkey Creek Road northeast of Galena. There were multiple reports of power lines and pole poles blown down across the county causing power outages. A tree was blown down onto a house near Columbus. There were numerous power outages reported across the county.

Strong gusty winds over 50 mph led to a rapidly spreading grass fire near Galena. The fire was started by a fallen power line that had been blown down due to the winds. The fire burned approximately 500 acres and destroyed at least three outdoor structures and one car.

Power poles and lines were reported down due to fallen trees.

Several power poles and trees were blown down 6 miles west of Columbus on Highway 160.

Several power lines and trees were blown down in West Mineral.

Several power poles were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that damaging winds impacted nearly all of Cherokee County. Widespread damage occurred in the form of downed power poles, uprooted trees, damaged structures, and damaged crops. More specifically, there were several structures that experienced roof damage while windows were blown out of both homes and automobiles. A 1000 foot transmission tower was also knocked down that was built on top of the Cherokee County court house. The Columbus High School football facilities experienced significant damage. The press box was destroyed while several power poles that lit the field were snapped or blown down. One home near Crestline experienced major structural damage. This damage appeared to of occurred from a microburst that produced a concentrated area of 90 mph winds. In Weir, the rodeo grounds and concession stand were completely destroyed, while the bath house in Scammon lost its entire roof. Several campers were also flipped over and damaged at an RV dealership in Columbus.

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that damaging winds impacted nearly all of Cherokee County. Widespread damage occurred in the form of downed power poles, uprooted trees, damaged structures, and damaged crops. More specifically, there were several structures that experienced roof damage while windows were blown out of both homes and automobiles. A 1000 foot transmission tower was also knocked down that was built on top of the Cherokee County court house. The Columbus High School football facilities experienced significant damage. The press box was destroyed while several power poles that lit the field were snapped or blown down. One home near Crestline experienced major structural damage. This damage appeared to of occurred from a microburst that produced a concentrated area of 90 mph winds. In Weir, the rodeo grounds and concession stand were completely destroyed, while the bath house in Scammon lost its entire roof. Several campers were also flipped over and damaged at an RV dealership in Columbus.

Wind gusts estimated to 60 mph. Power outages reported in Columbus. Pieces of siding blown from homes. Large playground equipment rolled over.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several power poles near the intersection of Northwest 40th Street and Lawton Road.

Ice accumulations of up to two inches were observed over much of Cherokee County. The cities of Colubus, Baxter Springs, and Riverton were hit the hardest. Nearly 100% of the county lost power for several days, as widespread tree and power line damage occurred. The Sheriff Department's 300 foot tower located two miles north of Riverton collasped due to the weight of the ice.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree into power lines within the community of Hallowell.

61 mph wind gust measured at the Columbus automated weather station. The high wind downed trees and powerlines.

Severe storms impacted the region during the afternoon and evening of July 19, 2018. The most significant of which included a derecho that began in north central KS during the morning hours that moved southeast toward Kansas City into the early afternoon and then into southwest Missouri through the early evening hours before ending in northern Arkansas. Most notably were several observations of 70+ mph winds, numerous reports of trees and power lines down, and a fatality incident on Table Rock Lake.

High winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurred across southeast Kansas into west central Missouri as a powerful low pressure system tracked from the central plains to the Great Lakes. These high winds downed trees and power lines as well as causing some roof damage across extreme southeast Kansas and west central Missouri.

Estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph caused a widespread area of downed trees and power poles throughout central and southern Cherokee County.

Trees and power lines were blown down around Columbus.

Trees and power lines were blown down near Weir and Columbus.

Trees and power lines were blown down near Weir.

A winter storm produced a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Some of the freezing rain accumulated up to one quarter inch thick on area roadways. Numerous accidents were reported, but no deaths or serious injuries occurred. No major power outages were noted.