Aug 16, 2024

Thunderstorm, large hail causes damage in Larned

Posted Aug 16, 2024 4:01 PM
Hail damage to a vehicle on W. 6th Street in Larned. photo by Rawya Evers.
Hail damage to a vehicle on W. 6th Street in Larned. photo by Rawya Evers.

A severe thunderstorm dropped up to baseball-size hail on Larned and parts of Pawnee County Friday morning. According to the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, several windows and properties were damaged inside Larned City limits. As of 11 a.m. Friday morning, the storm continued to move southeast toward St. John.

Hail stones collected by Kirsten Gabel.
Hail stones collected by Kirsten Gabel.
A damaging storm moved through Larned Friday morning dropping up to baseball-sized hail. photo by Kirsten Gabel.
A damaging storm moved through Larned Friday morning dropping up to baseball-sized hail. photo by Kirsten Gabel.