Numerous thunderstorms drenched Southeast Kansas with 2 to around 5 inches of rain throughout the evening of the 28th that caused widespread flooding & flash flooding. The most serious flash flooding occurred in Central Montgomery County, where rescues from vehicles and homes were required in Independence, and in Elk County where U.S. Highway 160 was closed where flowing waters reached 3 feet deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 19:40:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down 3 miles south of Cherryvale.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 10:50:00 to 28-JUN-14 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a 2.5 foot diameter limb was blown down as was a 3 foot diameter maple tree with rotted roots that was uprooted in a yard in Crestwood Acres near Madison Avenue. Time of event was estimated from radar.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 19:00:00 to 28-JUN-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One person was rescued from a vehicle near the intersection of Evergreen and Road 7 around 1 mile north of Grenola.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 19:27:00 to 28-JUN-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 160 was closed near Elk Falls.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 20:50:00 to 28-JUN-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water of unspecified depths was reported over several streets in Independence that resulted in some closures.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 21:00:00 to 28-JUN-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were a few rescues from vehicles and homes. A trained spotter measured 2.75 inches of rain from 1900 to 2052 CST.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 21:15:00 to 28-JUN-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 160 was flooded near Oak Valley.

Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 18:19:00 to 28-JUN-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water had started flowing over Highway 160. A trained spotter had measured 2.25 inches of rain from 1600 to 1819 CST.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 20:05:00 to 28-JUN-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding occurred in town.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JUN-14 19:29:00 to 28-JUN-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water flowed across Highway 160 in several locations from Elk Falls, through Moline to Grenola. Depths reached 3 feet in some locations, prompting the closure of Highway 160. A trained spotter measured 5.20 inches of rain in Moline from 1600 to 1948 CST.