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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF2 |
| -- Length | 7.9 Miles |
| -- Width | 300 Yards |
| State | KANSAS |
| County/Area | LOGAN |
| WFO | GLD |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2025-05-18 16:48 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 7SW ELKADER |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 38.7/-100.942 |
| End Date | 2025-05-18 17:04 CST-6 |
| End Location | 4NW ELKADER |
| End Lat/Lon | 38.814/-100.93 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 50.00K |
| Crop Damage | |
| Episode Narrative | Numerous thunderstorms developed across the area leading to multiple hail reports, with the largest being 2 inches in diameter located in Wheeler and 5 S of St. Francis. Severe wind gusts were also reported as well, with the strongest being 63 mph 9 NNW of McDonald. Multiple tornadoes also occurred as well in Sherman, Cheyenne, and Gove counties. The town of Grinnell was directly hit by a strong tornado. |
| Event Narrative | Continuation and ending of track coming out of Scott County. This tornado destroyed oil an oil battery near Little Jerusalem Park, and damaged items at the park entrance that were bolted into concrete. Strength taken from DDC survey. Track estimated from rotation on radar and the few damage reports that were received. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 542.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| RULETON | SHERMAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 14:48 | MST-7 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| CARUSO | SHERMAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 14:50 | MST-7 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GOODLAND ARPT | SHERMAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 14:58 | MST-7 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| KANORADO ARPT | SHERMAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 15:15 | MST-7 | Tornado | EFU | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MARIENTHAL | WICHITA CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS ARPT | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:12 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 300.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS ARPT | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:17 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 78 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS ARPT | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS ARPT | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:28 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:32 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:33 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WHEELER | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKADER | LOGAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:45 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MC ALLASTER | LOGAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:45 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKADER | LOGAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 16:48 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| BIRD CITY | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 17:11 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKADER | LOGAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 17:16 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BIRD CITY | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 17:19 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| CAMPUS | GOVE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 17:32 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| CAMPUS | GOVE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 17:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANGELUS | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANGELUS | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:07 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 120.00K | 0.00K |
| GRAINFIELD | GOVE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:07 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANGELUS | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:08 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| HOXIE | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| TASCO | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:30 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST FRANCIS | CHEYENNE CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 18:32 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANGELUS | SHERIDAN CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 19:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 78 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| MORLAND | GRAHAM CO. | KS | 05/18/2025 | 19:07 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 542.00K | 0.00K |
