A powerful but slow moving storm system that brought numerous tornadoes to Central and Southwest Kansas also brought significant flooding to parts of Central Kansas. The storms that produced the tornadoes on May 4th-5th brought with them very heavy rain. More storms tracked over nearly the same places on May 5th and into May 6th which when added to the rain from the previous night caused significant flash flooding and eventually record river flooding at Haven in Reno County. Moderate river flooding also occurred along the Mulberry Creek in Salina and the Smoky Hill River at Mentor and New Cambria.

Flash Flood in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 05-MAY-07 19:15:00 to 06-MAY-07 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Low water crossings were closed around Wilson due to high water. Widespread flooding was reported across the county. 2.55 inches of rain was reported by the Ellsworth police in just a few hours. No damage was reported to any structures.

Flash Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 05-MAY-07 22:54:00 to 06-MAY-07 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding was reported across the county. Numerous roads in Salina were closed. An observer 3 miles west southwest of Smolan reported 6 inches of rain in 2 and half hours.

Flash Flood in HARPER, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-07 10:20:00 to 07-MAY-07 11:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to high water and sand bagging was conducted in the city of Harper.

Flash Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 05-MAY-07 18:55:00 to 06-MAY-07 02:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported throughout the county. Highway 96 9 miles west of Great Bend was closed as water started flowing over the road. An observer in the area reported 3.22 inches of rain in just 3 hours. Highway 56 in Pawnee Rock was closed due to flood water. In Hoisington the intersection of 3rd Street and Main was closed due to high water. An observer reported approximately 3 inches of rain in 3 hours in that part of Barton County. 70 to 80 homes were flooded on the north side of Ellinwood. According to Barton County Emergency Management, the county documented roughly 30 million dollars in damage. This includes damages to private property including crop damage, damage to farm equipment, farmsteads and public roads. The Great Bend Tribune contributed to this narrative.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 05:45:00 to 07-MAY-07 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water rescue performed southwest of Independence. Flooding was reported across the county.

Flash Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 10:27:00 to 07-MAY-07 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A car trying to get away from flood water was swept off a road leading to a water rescue.

Flash Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-07 20:00:00 to 08-MAY-07 01:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported major flooding on the Cow Creek in Hutchinson. Numerous water rescues were also performed along the creek. Roads throughout the county have been flooded. Damage to public roads, bridges and structures was estimated at 2.5 million dollars.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 05-MAY-07 19:45:00 to 06-MAY-07 03:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported across the county. Street flooding was reported in Sylvan Grove. Damage was estimated at $175,000.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-07 01:51:00 to 12-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rains from intense thunderstorms caused record flooding of the Arkansas River at Haven. The river reached a record crest of 13.08 feet on the afternoon of May 8th. Three miles north of the river gage site the river breached the levee. Numerous roads were washed out in the vicinity of Haven but it is unclear how many, if any, homes or businesses were impacted. The Hutchinson News contributed to this narrative.

Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-07 10:24:00 to 10-MAY-07 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.84M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rains over several days from intense thunderstorms caused significant river flooding throughout the county. The hardest hit area was Salina where the Smoky Hill River and the Mulberry Creek combined to cause nearly 5 million dollars in damage. According the Salina Journal, 239 structures had minor flood damage, ranging from a few inches of water in basements to as much as 6 feet of water in basements. 18 structures sustained some structural damage and 9 structures were destroyed. There was also about 1.75 million dollars in damage to public roads bridges and structures. The Mulberry Creek crested at 27.22 feet late in the evening on May 7th. The Smoky Hill River crested at 20.99 feet at Mentor on the evening of May 8th. At New Cambria on the Smoky Hill River, the crested during the afternoon hours of May 7th.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-07 01:14:00 to 10-MAY-07 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.57M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US Highway 56 was closed between Chase and Lyons with about 2 feet of water flowing over it. K-14 was closed north of Lyons. Numerous other county roads were flooded throughout the entire county. Stretches of K-14 as well as numerous county roads were washed out during the flood. Damage to just public infrastructure was estimated to be at least 2.568 million dollars.