A stalled frontal boundary draped from northeast to southwest across the state served as the focus for convective development the afternoon of the 25th.  Large hail, with stones to the size of half dollars the largest reported. An exceptionally moist environment also allowed for a copious amount of rain to fall. Several reports of flash flooding were also noted, but no significant damage to property occurred.  One death was noted as a result of the weather during the event. A motorcyclist was struck by lightning as he rode along a local highway. Additional information regarding the fatality is included in the event narrative.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 16:46:00 to 25-APR-09 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 16:55:00 to 25-APR-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LECOMPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 15:40:00 to 25-APR-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 15:47:00 to 25-APR-09 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 15:55:00 to 25-APR-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A group of seven motorcyclists riding together as members of the group Bikers Against Child Abuse were struck by lightning just before 5pm on the 25th.  One biker was killed by the strike, and the rider next to him was injured and taken to the hospital, but released later that evening. The other 5 were not injured.

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 15:52:00 to 25-APR-09 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 16:22:00 to 25-APR-09 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 17:12:00 to 25-APR-09 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 18:10:00 to 25-APR-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 19:09:00 to 25-APR-09 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 19:17:00 to 25-APR-09 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCK CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 22:32:00 to 25-APR-09 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KACKLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 16:22:00 to 25-APR-09 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 25-APR-09 23:01:00 to 25-APR-09 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement