Power Outage in Lyons, KS

Significant damage occurred to a building on the west side of town. All other buildings were unharmed. This occurred on the north side of a bow echo and was likely due to a strong mesvortex producing outflow. Small limbs were also reported down in a few locations and some power outages were also noted.

A two to three wide swath of intense severe thunderstorm winds up to 110 mph moved out of Ellsworth county and across Rice county. Leaving significant damage along the way. Power poles up to and over one mile in width were knocked down or broken in half at multiple locations. Approximately one half mile of rail cars were blown off of the track just to the west of Geneseo. Crops along the path were flattened and tree branches were blown out of several trees along with some trees being completely blown over. A measured wind gust of 77 mph was recorded near the end of the wind damage path at the Lyons county airport.

Dispatch relayed a public report of a tree down on a power line. Time is estimated from radar.

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.

Gutters stripped from house and shingle damage. Five power poles snapped and launched into a wheat field. Two truck axles laying in a wheat field from an unknown vehicle. Several large tree trunks snapped and twisted. EF2 tornado rating. Numerous large cottonwood tree trunks snapped. This tornado moved into Ellsworth county.

An intense supercell thunderstorm spread a swath of severe weather in the form of large hail and damaging winds from northwest to southeast across Rice county. The most widespread and extensive damage occurred along and either side of a line extending from Buxton through Lyons, and on into rural southeast Rice county. Hail damage to crops such as beans and milo was a total loss in some instances. However, the size of hail and crop damage amounts are unknown. Several trees and tree limbs were downed, along with power lines and power poles. Additionally, multiple sheds and irrigation systems were damaged from the high winds. Some roofs were damaged as well from the hail and wind combination, including the total loss of a convenience store in Lyons. Property damage amounts are rough estimates, and crop damage amounts are unfortunately unknown.

Very strong winds downed several power lines throughout the county, which likely spawned at least 5 grass fires.

One to two inches of ice accumulated across Rice County during the ice storm. This resulted in approximately 300 downed power poles and 1200 downed lines. Damage to the electrical infrastructure is estimated at $6.4 million. There was also widespread damage to trees but the cost of the damage is unknown. The Lyons News Contributed to this report.

Several power lines were downed from severe winds. The Lyons News contributed to this report.

Numerous tree limbs were downed due to severe winds. Several of the limbs fell on to power lines. The Lyons News contributed to this report.

Metal facade covering 2nd floor of building located on east side of town square demolished. Gas meter crushed when limb fell onto it allowing natural gas to escape. Awning of car wash damaged. In addition, many vehicles blown off roads, including a sheriff's patrol car. Approximately 3,700 residents were without power. Tree damage was widespread, the most noteworthy being the uprooting of an elm with a 30-inch base that nearly landed on a motel situated on the east side of town. Area newspapers contributed greatly to this report.

Monetary breakdown on farm losses: Dwellings and service buildings= $150,000; Structures (i.e. silos) =$50,000; Machinery=$25,000. Total acreage affected: 500,000. USDA Flash Situation Report contributed greatly to this narrative. In addition, power lines downed in many locations.

Widespread damage to roofs, power lines and power poles, and trees.

Power lines downed.

A supercell thunderstorm tracked across Rice county on Sunday, August 15th producing extremely strong straight-line winds and hail up to the size of baseballs. Strong winds blew over railroad cars and snapped power poles. Winds were estimated to be near 110 mph at the peak of the storm.