June 8th damaging straight-line winds including a 113 mph gust in Salina!

Overview

Severe storms developed over north central Kansas during the early evening hour on Monday June 8th. As the evening hours continued, storms started to dive southeast into central and northeast Kansas. As they pushed southeast, they started to produce damaging straight-line winds. The Salina Airport measured a 113 mph wind gust which was the highest wind gust ever recorded at the Salina Airport. These extreme winds caused extensive tree and structure damage across the city, knocking out power to around 35,000 residents of Saline County.

As the storms tracked southeast, a 98 mph gust was measured near Smolan and a 111 mph gust was recorded from an anemometer near Gypsum. The town of Lindsborg also experience extensive tree damage.

Large tree down in Salina. Picture by KWCH.

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Photos & Video

Regional look at the complex of damaging storms

Radar animation from the Topeka 88D

@ryanhallyall @NWSWichita my house from the storms last night pic.twitter.com/kx3f1J2ztU — cornjulio (@JulioGu20172021) June 9, 2026	This wind is for real. Trees are down all over Lindsborg, along with many structures. Power is offline city-wide. Be safe out there. #kswx @NWSWichita pic.twitter.com/QKRlDHcQd3 — Mike Rose (@SaxmanTDS) June 9, 2026	8:36pm 1/2 mile East of Lincoln KS heavy rain white out conditions estimated winds at least 70mph or higher LC404 @NWSWichita @KAKEnews @KWCH12 @WIBWJeremy @FrankWaughKAKE @ryanhallyall @MaxVelocityWX pic.twitter.com/dgc5q3Cupd — Gregory K. (@gKoelzer95) June 9, 2026
Brittany Curtis was about to leave the Walmart in Salina when the storm came through. If last night's 113 mph reading holds, it will be the strongest wind gust in Salina history. https://t.co/mfYj0u7ohN #KAKEnews #KSwx pic.twitter.com/GhLLq2h33F — KAKE News (@KAKEnews) June 9, 2026	WOW! This is 5-year-old Oliver standing next to trees that were uprooted during last night's storm north of Hedville, Kansas. 📷 Levi Wolters#KAKEnews #KSwx pic.twitter.com/KOeUAQYIRG — KAKE News (@KAKEnews) June 9, 2026	🚨Winds over 100MPH reported Monday night in Salina, KS. #kswx 🎥: Sarah George pic.twitter.com/F0pNJ6s9yF — Random Hero (@RandomHeroWX) June 9, 2026

Giant hail in New Cambria, KS. #kswx 📸: Bill Grit pic.twitter.com/mR2NihAuOj — Random Hero (@RandomHeroWX) June 9, 2026	Extensive damage in Salina from 90-100mph winds. Barely got into town, just driving down N 9th Street. So much tree damage, seen some structure damage including this railroad crossing. This was a destructive storm. pic.twitter.com/TAK4JFkFcn — Cameron Venable, CBM KAKE (@CamVenableKAKE) June 9, 2026	Storm footage from Tori in Salina. Storm aftermath capture in Salina, Kansas, tonight from Tori. Send our team at KWCH 12 News you storm pics. https://t.co/nfB1KBuCY2 #kswx #kansas #storm #severeweather #weather pic.twitter.com/8JxJA3BP0F — Annette Lawless 🌻 (@AnnetteLawless) June 9, 2026
	GUSTY WINDS 💨: Severe weather impact Salina, Kansas, causing wind gusts up to 112 mph on Monday night. Officials say thousands of homes were without power.#wind #SevereWeather #Kansas #storm pic.twitter.com/WRb5QlXQRl — FOX Weather (@foxweather) June 10, 2026

Storm Reports


Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1227 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1048 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Bel Aire                37.76N 97.27W
06/08/2026  M65 MPH          Sedgwick           KS   Trained Spotter



0823 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 WNW New Cambria       38.90N 97.56W
06/08/2026                   Saline             KS   Public

            Semi flipped over mile marker 255. Delayed
            report. Time estimated from radar.

0846 PM     Hail             New Cambria             38.88N 97.51W
06/08/2026  E1.75 Inch       Saline             KS   Storm Chaser



0859 PM     Hail             1 ENE New Cambria       38.88N 97.49W
06/08/2026  E1.75 Inch       Saline             KS   Trained Spotter

            Ping pong to golf ball size hail.

0901 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 NNW Smolan            38.82N 97.75W
06/08/2026  M70 MPH          Saline             KS   Mesonet



0903 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNE Glendale          38.91N 97.86W
06/08/2026  M76 MPH          Saline             KS   Trained Spotter

            SN115.

0907 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 NNW Gypsum            38.79N 97.45W
06/08/2026  E65 MPH          Saline             KS   Trained Spotter



0910 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 SW Salina             38.79N 97.66W
06/08/2026  M59 MPH          Saline             KS   ASOS

            SLN ASOS measured 59 mph.

0913 PM     Hail             4 N Salina              38.87N 97.61W
06/08/2026  M1.50 Inch       Saline             KS   Emergency Mngr



0918 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 SW Salina             38.78N 97.65W
06/08/2026  M113 MPH         Saline             KS   ASOS

            Possible 113 mph wind gust measured at
            Salina Regional Airport. Supported by county
            EM. Will need to be investigated.

0920 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 N Salina              38.85N 97.61W
06/08/2026                   Saline             KS   Public

            photo shared over social media of metal
            railroad crossing down.

0923 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 NW Smolan             38.78N 97.74W
06/08/2026  M98 MPH          Saline             KS   Public

            Measured from a personal weather station
            west of Salina Regional Airport.

0930 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 WNW Gypsum            38.71N 97.44W
06/08/2026  M111 MPH         Saline             KS   Storm Chaser

            measured 111 mph on vehicle mounted
            anemometer. Multiple utility poles broken
            and some trees debarked along HWY 4.

0930 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSE Salina            38.80N 97.61W
06/08/2026                   Saline             KS   Trained Spotter

            Trees uprooted and power lines down; time
            estimated from radar.

0940 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 NW Salina             38.88N 97.69W
06/08/2026                   Saline             KS   Public

            shared through social media - large tree
            uprooted and laying across part of HWY 40.

0945 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 S Gypsum              38.67N 97.43W
06/08/2026  E80 MPH          Saline             KS   Trained Spotter

            Spotter reported 80 mph and power poles
            snapping.

0950 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Gypsum                  38.71N 97.43W
06/08/2026  M92 MPH          Saline             KS   Mesonet

            Delayed report. Peak 10-meter wind gust
            measured from a Kansas State Mesonet site in
            Gypsum. The 2-meter wind gust was 71 mph.

0821 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Lucas                   39.06N 98.54W
06/08/2026                   Russell            KS   Emergency Mngr

            power is reported to be out and a few power
            poles leaning;time estimated from radar.

0458 AM     Flash Flood      6 SSW Saint Paul        37.44N 95.23W
06/08/2026                   Neosho             KS   911 Call Center

            Report of water over the road at 50th &
            Queen. There were also reports of water over
            the roadway in other locations across the
            county, but the exact location of these
            reports are unknown at this time.

0602 AM     Flash Flood      5 SW Saint Paul         37.46N 95.23W
06/08/2026                   Neosho             KS   911 Call Center

            Update to previous report. Flooding has
            expanded in the area. Water is over Queens
            Road at multiple intersections at and south
            of 80th Road.

0941 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 N Mcpherson           38.46N 97.66W
06/08/2026  M80 MPH          McPherson          KS   Public



0959 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SW Mcpherson          38.35N 97.69W
06/08/2026  M59 MPH          McPherson          KS   ASOS

            MPR ASOS measured 59 mph.

1142 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 W Lindsborg           38.57N 97.74W
06/08/2026                   McPherson          KS   Emergency Mngr

            EM reported several power poles down along
            Hwy K4 near 10th Ave.

0958 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Durham                  38.49N 97.23W
06/08/2026                   Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Several trees down in Durham. Delayed
            report. Time estimated from radar.

1003 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 NNW Durham            38.54N 97.24W
06/08/2026  M64 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr



1010 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 NNE Tampa             38.60N 97.13W
06/08/2026  M80 MPH          Marion             KS   Public

            measured from a personal weather station.
            Delayed report.

1019 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 ENE Hillsboro         38.38N 97.14W
06/08/2026  M65 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Marion Reservoir reporting heavy rains, zero
            visibility and 65 mph winds.

1020 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 W Lincolnville        38.49N 97.04W
06/08/2026  M90 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr



1021 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 N Marion              38.36N 97.01W
06/08/2026  M80 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr



1024 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Lost Springs            38.57N 96.97W
06/08/2026                   Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Tree fell on a house. Delayed report. Time
            estimated from radar.

1024 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 W Lost Springs        38.57N 97.00W
06/08/2026  M90 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr

            90 mph, nickel size hail, heavy rains.

1039 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 W Florence            38.23N 97.02W
06/08/2026  E90 MPH          Marion             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency manager reports up to 90 mph winds
            with signs folding over between Peabody and
            Florence at Sunflower and 110th St.

0831 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 ENE Lincoln           39.07N 98.06W
06/08/2026  M58 MPH          Lincoln            KS   Mesonet



0833 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 E Lincoln             39.04N 98.14W
06/08/2026  E70 MPH          Lincoln            KS   Trained Spotter

            estimated at least 70 mph, possibly stronger
            - had to pull over and could not see farther
            than a few inches in front of the car.

0838 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N Beverly             39.02N 97.97W
06/08/2026  E65 MPH          Lincoln            KS   Emergency Mngr

            Reported 65 mph winds and potentially
            stronger wind gusts.

0741 AM     Flash Flood      7 E Parsons             37.34N 95.14W
06/08/2026                   Labette            KS   911 Call Center

            Car stuck in flood water on Hwy 400 with
            water across all four lanes.

1025 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 ENE Newton            38.05N 97.28W
06/08/2026  E84 MPH          Harvey             KS   ASOS

            EWK reported 84 mph.

0900 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NW Ellsworth          38.74N 98.24W
06/08/2026  M64 MPH          Ellsworth          KS   Public



0922 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     8 ENE Kanopolis         38.76N 98.02W
06/08/2026  M62 MPH          Ellsworth          KS   Public



0940 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     7 SW Westfall           38.87N 98.10W
06/08/2026                   Ellsworth          KS   Dept of Highways

            KDOT reported I-70 closed between mile
            markers 219 and 233 due to semis tipped over
            and severe weather. Time estimated from
            radar.

1102 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Strong City             38.40N 96.54W
06/08/2026  E70 MPH          Chase              KS   Trained Spotter

            estimated winds over 65 mph.

1115 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Strong City             38.40N 96.54W
06/08/2026                   Chase              KS   NWS Employee

            reported Semi flipped over.

1034 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Whitewater              37.96N 97.15W
06/08/2026                   Butler             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple tree limbs down throughout the city
            of Whitewater, average limb size of 4-6
            inches. Delayed report. Time estimated by
            radar.

1055 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 SE Benton             37.76N 97.05W
06/08/2026  M59 MPH          Butler             KS   Public

            Measured from a personal weather station.

1121 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ESE El Dorado         37.81N 96.80W
06/08/2026                   Butler             KS   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Power lines down, resulted in a tree fire.

0921 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 W Great Bend Airport  38.35N 98.87W
06/08/2026  M62 MPH          Barton             KS   AWOS

            Wind gust from thunderstorm outflow at Great
            Bend Municipal Airport.

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