A tropical airmass associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Alex moved into the central plains during the Fourth of July weekend.  A strong upper level low pressure system allowed numerous storms to form across the area. As a result several areas reported heavy rain and flooding.  Two tornadoes were reported during the afternoon of the 4th.  The first tornado formed near Mayetta, and crossed US 75 overturning a vehicle and travel trailer. It also hit a house near Mayetta causing some minor structural  damage. A second tornado formed briefly in southern Shawnee county, but caused no damage and dissipated within seconds of forming.

Tornado in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 18:05:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down in extreme southern Shawnee County on the evening of July 4th. The tornado lasted less than 1 minute and caused only minor damage.  The tops of some trees were damaged, as was a tin outbuilding near Richland.

Flood in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 17:26:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over Old Highway 75, north of Holton.

Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 11:55:00 to 04-JUL-10 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three inches of water was running over Mulberry Road near Ada.

Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 04-JUL-10 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water over K4 Highway in several places was reported near and west of Herington.  Also, Union Road, north of Herington, and Highway 43, north of hope, had water over the roadway.

Flood in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 17:02:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few inches of water was flowing over US 56, north of Burdick.

Flood in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 17:12:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flowed across US Highway 24, west of St. Mary's, near mile marker 343.

Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 17:23:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELPHOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of water flowed across Highway 41, just east of Delphos.

Flood in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 17:26:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flowed across intersection of 174 Road and N Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 18:45:00 to 04-JUL-10 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 4 inch tree limb was broken from strong winds.

Flood in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 12:17:00 to 04-JUL-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to five inches of water was reported running over Highway 41, 3 miles east of Delphos. Also 120th road was under approximately 5 inches of water running out of nearby fields.

Flood in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 15:49:00 to 04-JUL-10 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Coon Creek, south of Greenleaf, was out of its banks.

Tornado in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 04-JUL-10 15:46:00 to 04-JUL-10 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYETTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage assessment team has confirmed damage south of Mayetta, Kansas on July 4th was caused by an EF-0 tornado.
The tornado formed 3 miles south of Mayetta, Kansas at 4:46 PM CDT.  This initial formation was approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and 134 Road where a house sustained minor damage.  As the tornado crossed Highway 75 a camper was rolled in the northbound lane of U.S. 75.
The tornado continued on to where it impacted a farmstead 1/4 mile east of U.S. 75 and 142 Road.  At this location, there were 6 to 8 inch tree branches down along with several trees.  Shingle damage was also noted to the home and a camper was tipped over.  Another farmstead was struck just to the east.  Metal roofing and a metal barn were destroyed along with significant tree damage.  The resident reported hearing the tornado and seeing debris blowing around as it hit.
The tornado then crossed 142 Road and dissipated in an alfalfa field where a decent debris field was deposited when the tornado weakened.  The tornado ended at 4:48 PM CDT.