A slow moving cold front led to the development of a line of showers and thunderstorms across the area during the afternoon and evening of July, 6th, 2015.  Wet microbursts along the slow moving line led to damaging winds of 70-80 mph across portions of South Central Kansas.   Also the slow moving storms led to torrential downpours across portions of the Wichita metro area.  Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches, produced flash flooding across the heart of the Wichita metro area, including submerging numerous vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust just north of El Dorado. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A public report via social media of 60 to 70 mph winds. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report via twitter of roof damage to a home. Winds were estimated of 60 to 70 mph.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:29:00 to 06-JUL-15 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Kake TV reported via social media multiple stranded cars due to high water on 13th street between Broadway and Waco.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:53:00 to 06-JUL-15 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous stalled cars due to high water near Harry and Rock Roads.  Reported by Kake TV.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 17:14:00 to 06-JUL-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was almost a foot deep along 2nd Street near St Francis.  The information was relayed by Kake TV.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:01:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trailer was overturned near Butler County Community College. a few power poles were also knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:03:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Sixty five to 70 mph winds were reported with some tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:48:00 to 06-JUL-15 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seventy to 80 mph winds were reported by a trained spotter.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 16:52:00 to 06-JUL-15 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Emergency crews rescued individuals from stalled vehicles in high water.

Lightning in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-JUL-15 17:30:00 to 06-JUL-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Property damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a house causing a house fire. KWCH TV reported the lightning strike.