Showers and thunderstorms developed along the southwestern edge of a cold front. Several supercell thunderstorms developed along the line. The storms that impacted the Topeka warning area produced sporadic severe hail and wind reports as well as two brief tornadoes. The slow moving nature and backbuilding of these storms led to some flash flooding issues across portions of the region as well, notably in the city of Topeka. The Holiday Heights Shopping Center parking lot was quickly inundated with water, stalling and stranding the vehicles of several shoppers.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:47:00 to 12-JUN-08 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 17:14:00 to 12-JUN-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 12-JUN-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 12-JUN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 17:19:00 to 12-JUN-08 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported by several spotters.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:29:00 to 12-JUN-08 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 16:23:00 to 12-JUN-08 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in LYON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 12-JUN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADMIRE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tornado near milepost 140 of the Kansas Turnpike.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 20:10:00 to 12-JUN-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nearly every road in town was flooded.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 20:35:00 to 12-JUN-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water at least six inches deep was reported to be flowing over or standing on several roads in the town of Pomona.

Funnel Cloud in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 16:52:00 to 12-JUN-08 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 19:34:00 to 12-JUN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE SHAWNEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several roads were impassable due to high water over roadways in the Shawnee Heights area.

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 12-JUN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local radio station relayed a report that several vehicles were inundated when water quickly rose at the intersection of 29th Street and Topeka Boulevard, and at the Holiday Heights Shopping Center.  Water rescues needed to be performed to help people from their flooded vehicles.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:54:00 to 12-JUN-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

US Highway 24 and surrounding fields were flooded near the intersection with US Highway 59.

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:17:00 to 12-JUN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE SHAWNEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tecumseh Road was barricaded between 29th and 37th Streets because of high flash flood waters flowing over the roadway.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 20:23:00 to 12-JUN-08 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 16:59:00 to 12-JUN-08 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 18:29:00 to 12-JUN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Homes around the intersection of 21st and Randolph were evacuated due to runoff.  The Shunganunga Creek to the south was also flowing out of it's banks adding to the amount of water impacting these homes.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 20:07:00 to 12-JUN-08 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of flowing water was reported over the intersection of Road 1061 and 458.

Tornado in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-08 17:05:00 to 12-JUN-08 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tornado near Washburn Rural High School near 61st and Wanamaker Road.  Several storm chasers and spotters reported a funnel cloud in the vicinity before the tornado was reported.