A strong low pressure system brought a cold front through eastern half of Kansas during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 1st. The front was the trigger for initial severe thunderstorms in Southeast Kansas. These storms produced several short-lived tornadoes as well as large hail and damaging winds. Another line of severe storms quickly developed along the mid-level front over South Central Kansas. This line of storms moved to east across all of Southeast Kansas but its intensity weakened as it crossed the Flint Hills. The second round of storms produced large, high winds and very heavy rain.

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:38:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE ELK CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:20:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE ELK CO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPOLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:20:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:44:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:54:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:48:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:55:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:35:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:38:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This report was relayed via KAKE TV.

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:25:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:38:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:25:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:22:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 16:48:00 to 01-MAY-08 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 16:55:00 to 01-MAY-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE ELK CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE ELK CO ARPT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:44:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARLTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Brief tornado touched down in open country.

Tornado in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:21:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETROLIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.

Tornado in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:14:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CNU)JOHNSON ARPT CH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.

Tornado in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Brief touchdown in open country.

Tornado in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:51:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVONBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brief tornado touchdown occurred in open country.

Tornado in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado touched down in open country.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 01:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding was reported along and north of Highway 39 along the Wilson and Neosho county line.

Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:47:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over River Valley Road northeast of Potwin.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:08:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Localized flooding of low lying roads occurred.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:17:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:04:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA HARPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused minor flooding of rural roads in the La Harpe area.

Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:39:00 to 02-MAY-08 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Localized flooding of low lying roads occurred in the southeastern portion of the county.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:04:00 to 02-MAY-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor street flooding occurred at Central and Market in downtown Wichita.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:28:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:53:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRALL
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at nearly 100 mph caused damage to area trees and barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 23:10:00 to 01-MAY-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds knocked down several 6 to 8 inch tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 23:13:00 to 01-MAY-08 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON GODFREY ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was damage reported to trees and a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 21:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed several 6 to 8 inch tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:57:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:30:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATFIELD GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few shingles were blown off a roof.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:38:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The hail occurred at the Weather Service office in Wichita.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:08:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 23:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEELY CORNER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 23:10:00 to 01-MAY-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON GODFREY ARPT
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at nearly 100 mph caused damage to a barn and home.

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:25:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA HARPE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:20:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETROLIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:33:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:39:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:07:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:46:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ballsized hail broke several windows out of a home.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:21:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:30:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred near the intersection of 21st Street North and 119th Street West.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:41:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One inch hail occurred at the Weather Service office in Wichita.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:41:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail occurred near Interstate 135 along 63rd Street North.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:42:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:49:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail occurred near the intersection of Maple and Maize.

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:17:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:28:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:37:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 18:43:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENEDICT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 19:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail occurred southeast of the intersection of 21st Street North and Maize.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:57:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:10:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALL RIVER AIRSTRIP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TORONTO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 20:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVERY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This report was relayed via a KAKE TV storm chaser.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 to 01-MAY-08 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-08 22:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter