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Storm damage in central Kansas, train blown off tracks

Train derailment photo from the Kansas Highway Patrol
Train derailment photo from the Kansas Highway Patrol

GALVA —A fast moving thunderstorm brought wind damage to portions of central Kansas Wednesday evening. Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 80 miles-per-hour. The most severe damage was in Galva in McPherson County.

Wind blew over a train west of Galva around 6:20 p.m.  There are reports of roof damage in several areas of McPherson County.

There are many reports of power lines down, along with tree damage. Several reports of hail were also received.

A command post was set up at the Galva fire station to handle storm damage reports.

The storm moved northeast in Dickinson County. Wind gusts there were reported up to 65 miles-per-hour and golf ball size hail.

Tree damage was reported around Carlton and there is a report of a home 6 miles southeast of Abilene where windows were knocked out by wind or hail.

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