A stalled frontal boundary resulted in numerous, slow-moving strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of central and south-central Kansas from the afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. In addition to large hail and high winds, very heavy rainfall amounts occurred over a short period of time, resulting in widespread urban and rural flash flooding across the area. Additionally, excessive runoff produced river and stream flooding for days, inflicting millions of dollars in damages to roads, businesses and homes.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 17:15:00 to 23-MAY-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:59:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LURAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:13:00 to 24-MAY-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 61.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced 4 to 6 inches of rain across primarily the southern two-thirds of McPherson County from the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Numerous rural and city roads were closed, and in fact all county roads across the southern half of the county were closed during the overnight hours due to high water. A vehicle was swept off Chisholm Road near 22nd Avenue, just north of Moundridge, but no injuries were reported. The highest measured total was 6.15 inches 7 miles west-northwest of McPherson. Estimated road and bridge damage across the county is $61,000. Other public and private damages are unknown.

Flash Flood in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:59:00 to 24-MAY-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 7 inch rainfall amounts across primarily the southeastern three-quarters of Ellsworth County from the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Several rural and city roads were closed due to high water, and several roads countywide were damaged. Numerous homes and businesses received various magnitudes of flood damage. Some evacuations were needed along area rivers and streams, as well as along portions of Kanopolis Reservoir. Thankfully there were no injuries. Combined public and private damages were likely around $4-5 million.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:03:00 to 26-MAY-07 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 2 to 5 inch rainfall amounts across Rice County from the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Excessive runoff caused area streams and creeks to overflow their banks, resulting in widespread flooding. Several rural and city roads were closed due to high water, agricultural land was inundated, and several roads countywide were damaged. Numerous homes and businesses received various magnitudes of flood damage. Some evacuations were needed along the Cow Creek. The community of Saxman was essentially surrounded by the flooded Cow Creek. Thankfully there were no injuries reported countywide. Combined public and private damages suffered across Rice County were likely around $4 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 19:40:00 to 23-MAY-07 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were downed just north of Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 23:41:00 to 23-MAY-07 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees and street lights were downed. Additionally, the wind pulled the roof off the west side of a residence.

Flood in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 00:05:00 to 28-MAY-07 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSTEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced 4 to 6 inches of rain across extreme northwest portions of Harvey County from the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Excessive runoff from this as well as heavy rainfall upstream across central Kansas caused the Little Arkansas River to flood. Several roads along the Little Arkansas were closed, and some homes and businesses received various magnitudes of flood damage. The Little Arkansas reached record flood stage at Halstead around midday on the 25th, forcing the community to close all three flood gates. Public and private damages suffered across the 7 townships affected were likely around $1 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:27:00 to 24-MAY-07 03:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few 4-6 inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:27:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:28:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:01:00 to 24-MAY-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain across Barton County during the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Hardest hit were areas from roughly Great Bend to Hoisington to Claflin to Ellinwood. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Numerous rural and city roads were flooded and/or closed. Highway K-4 was closed near Claflin, and high water covered a portion of Highway 56 between Great Bend and Ellinwood. The flooding situation was likely exacerbated by previous heavy rainfall during the evening hours of the 22nd.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:30:00 to 28-MAY-07 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 5 inches of rain across the northwestern two-thirds of Reno County from the afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Particularly hard hit were locations from roughly near Arlington to Hutchinson to Buhler, where a narrow swath of rainfall measuring 7 to 8 inches occurred. Excessive runoff from this heavy rainfall caused the Arkansas River and several creeks and streams to rise above flood stage. Consequently, widespread flooding continued for days across Reno County. At least 60 homes and businesses were flooded. Damage to roads was rather extensive, and two bridges were in need of replacement. The Arkansas River levee breached at five separate locations between Yoder and the Sedgwick County line, causing extensive road and agricultural damage. The Hutchinson Zoo remained closed for several days due to a nearby flooded pond. Twenty-five animals were evactuated, but none were injured. Public property suffered roughly $3.5 million in damages, and private property likely around $3 million in damages.

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:35:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENALOSA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:35:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 19:16:00 to 23-MAY-07 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYMER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 19:28:00 to 23-MAY-07 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 19:43:00 to 23-MAY-07 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:00:00 to 23-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:43:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOESSEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some small tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:31:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in HARPER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 01:56:00 to 24-MAY-07 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:20:00 to 24-MAY-07 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:41:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:08:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:36:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:50:00 to 24-MAY-07 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 17:45:00 to 23-MAY-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AULNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:18:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:21:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:31:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 18:40:00 to 23-MAY-07 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RSL)RUSSELL MUNI AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:18:00 to 23-MAY-07 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:45:00 to 23-MAY-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 04:00:00 to 24-MAY-07 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:46:00 to 23-MAY-07 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced 4 to 5 inches of rain across the northwestern two-thirds of Reno County from the afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Numerous rural and city roads were closed due to high water. Particularly hard hit were locations from roughly near Arlington to Hutchinson to Buhler, where a narrow swath of rainfall measuring 7 to 8 inches occurred. Water rescues were required throughout Hutchinson due to numerous stalled vehicles, and some residents were evacuated or rescued from their homes. The heavy rain flooded a pond in Carey Park, which in turn flooded the Hutchinson Zoo. Twenty-five animals were evactuated, but none were injured. The highest measured rainfall total was 8.35 inches one mile east of Hutchinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:00:00 to 23-MAY-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some homes received minor damage on the west side of Hoisington. Large tree limbs were downed throughout the city, and the city's ballpark fence was blown down.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:52:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEHIGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 16:59:00 to 23-MAY-07 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 17:11:00 to 23-MAY-07 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 17:15:00 to 23-MAY-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 20:48:00 to 23-MAY-07 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 22:10:00 to 23-MAY-07 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANOPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 17:45:00 to 23-MAY-07 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION RES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two-inch diameter tree limbs were downed, and some street signs were damaged.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 11:17:00 to 23-MAY-07 11:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASSARIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 11:27:00 to 23-MAY-07 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEVNA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:26:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 12:13:00 to 23-MAY-07 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEVNA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 13:22:00 to 23-MAY-07 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 21:21:00 to 24-MAY-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 3 to 5 inch rainfall amounts from roughly Goessel to Hillsboro to Lincolnville during the late afternoon hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Numerous county roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 03:43:00 to 24-MAY-07 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 7 inch rainfall amounts across primarily the northwestern two-thirds of Saline County from the evening hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. This caused widespread countywide flash flooding. Numerous rural and city roads were closed due to high water. Evacuations were needed in the communities of Hedville and Bavaria, due to the rapidly rising Mulberry and Spring Creeks.

Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-07 13:30:00 to 27-MAY-07 09:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous, slow-moving thunderstorms produced widespread 4 to 7 inch rainfall amounts across primarily the northwestern two-thirds of Saline County from the evening hours on May 23rd, to the early morning hours on May 24th. Excessive runoff from this heavy rain caused widespread countywide flooding for days. Numerous rural and city roads were closed due to high water. The Mulberry Creek reached record flood stage during the late afternoon hours of the 24th, resulting in road closures and evacuations across portions of Salina. Mandatory evacuations were needed in the communities of Hedville and Bavaria, due to the rapidly rising Mulberry and Spring Creeks. The rising Smoky Hill River effectively closed all roads leading in and out of New Cambria. Some water rescues were needed across the county, but there were no reported injuries. Numerous homes and businesses received extensive flood damage, as well as various roads and one bridge across the county. Additionally, the Salina Municipal Aiport terminal building received fairly extensive flood damage.  Roughly $3.5 million in public damages was suffered across the county, with likely around $3 million in private damages.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:17:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:52:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:52:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The observer also reported a wall cloud to the southeast of Partridge.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:09:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGS GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGS GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:21:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGS GARDENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:24:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:33:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 to 23-MAY-07 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 13:46:00 to 23-MAY-07 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 13:58:00 to 23-MAY-07 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:08:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Magnitude: 3.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 14:16:00 to 23-MAY-07 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 23-MAY-07 13:46:00 to 23-MAY-07 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some large tree limbs were downed.