During the late afternoon hours on July 20, strong thunderstorms brought heavy rain, along with isolated cases of severe hail and strong wind gusts. The rain continued to fall overnight and caused wide spread flash flooding across north central and northeastern Kansas.

Flash Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 05:33:00 to 21-JUL-10 06:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The road along the south side of Minneapolis has at least 6 inches of water flowing across it. Main Street in Minneapolis also has water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 06:50:00 to 21-JUL-10 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Gold Road and 270 Road had 5 inches of running water over the road; and part of the gravel road was washed out.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 07:48:00 to 21-JUL-10 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over 8th road.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 08:53:00 to 21-JUL-10 09:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported to be flowing over Highway 24 at Buffalo Road, just east of the Cloud County and Clay County border.

Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 07:38:00 to 21-JUL-10 08:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rock Creek was reported to be out of its banks near Dunlap.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 15:05:00 to 20-JUL-10 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYETTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GEARY, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 21:53:00 to 20-JUL-10 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some minor tree branch damage accompanied the hail.

Flash Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported 6 to 8 inches of water over the 1700 block of K-106.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 19:23:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Douglas County Emergency Management reported US 56 near the Douglas/Johnson County border was closed. Numerous other county roads near Baldwin City were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 23:37:00 to 21-JUL-10 00:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported several areas of water one foot deep flowing across Old K-10 Road in between Alma and Alta Vista.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 02:50:00 to 21-JUL-10 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATIMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a foot of water flowing over P Avenue near Highway 149, south of White City.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 02:50:00 to 21-JUL-10 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKIDDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

B Avenue near Thomas Creek was completely washed out from rapidly flowing water.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 18:33:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Small tree limbs were broken. Deck chairs were blown around.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-10 18:30:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lawn ornaments were blown around at a residence in Osage City.  A trained spotter reported an estimated 70 mph wind gust near Waverly.

Flash Flood in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-10 06:22:00 to 21-JUL-10 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hawk Road had 6 inches of water flowing across it, north of Miltonvale.