Approximately 14 tornadoes were documented and confirmed via reports and radar data all occurring during the late afternoon and evening of May 6th.  The tornadoes impacted Republic, Cloud, Washington and Clay Counties.  In fact, 7 tornadoes alone occurred in Republic County.  This was the largest one day outbreak of tornadoes in the past 10 years for NWS Topeka.  The strongest tornado was an EF3 that destroyed a home south of Munden in Republic county.  The longest was over 25 miles in length also across Republic county.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 21:36:00 to 06-MAY-15 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported an elephant trunk shaped tornado around 2  miles northwest of Washington. EM was not able to find any damage but area is open pasture so possible that touched down in pasture and did no damage.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 15:56:00 to 06-MAY-15 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARWICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved from Jewell County Kansas and clipped extreme NW parts of Republic County before moving into Nuckolls county Nebraska.  This tornado did tree damage and overturned a irrigation pivot before moving into Nebraska.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 16:08:00 to 06-MAY-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The first of twin tornadoes that were associated with the same parent thunderstorm. Video and photos provided by the public and storm chasers along with damage reports from EM are the basis for the tracks.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 16:10:00 to 06-MAY-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The second of twin tornadoes that were associated with the same parent thunderstorm. Video and photos provided by the public and storm chasers along with damage reports from EM are the basis for the tracks.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 18:28:00 to 06-MAY-15 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NARKA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM provided information of tree limbs down southwest of Narka and radar corroborated spotter reports of a brief tornado southwest of Narka.  No other damage was reported so this tornado was likely a brief touchdown.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 16:20:00 to 06-MAY-15 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KACKLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado initially developed across extreme southwest Republic county before tracking northeast across the county.  The worst damage was done to a ethanol plant just southwest of Scandia and to a home just north of Scandia where EF2 damage was noted.  Otherwise, while having a wide damage path that approached 1/2 mile at times the damage was in the EF0 to EF1 range to structures in its path.  This tornado was visually wide however damage pattern suggested that the wide vortex was likely not entirely on the ground at all times and that smaller vortices were likely responsible for more extensive tree damage noted from time to time within the larger damage path.  It is also surmised that this tornado was actually the result of a 2-3 occlusions which would mean that this tornado could have actually been 2-3 different tornadoes along its path and life cycle however lack of damage indicators and inconclusive radar data keep this a hypothesis. The tornado damage path did extend into Nebraska.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 18:14:00 to 06-MAY-15 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TABOR
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong but brief tornado touched down shortly before destroying a home around 715pm CDT a few miles south of Munden, KS. The tree damage suggested EF3 intensity while some debarking was also noted downwind or to the NE of the home.  The structure itself was pull from the sill plate which had bolts every 6 feet per code. however it appears that an initial failure point was the garage door which faced south and the roof was attached to both the garage and main structure so it appears that a catastrophic failure caused the entire structure to be lifted off its foundation and deposited 50-150 yards to the NE of the foundation.  Two cars in the garage were moved only slightly which indicates below EF4 type intensity in this event.  The tornado must have weakened rapidly since only EF0-1 damage was noted 1/2-1 mile NE of the worst damage.

Tornado in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 19:38:00 to 06-MAY-15 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager relayed a report into dispatch of a brief tornado touchdown south of Minneapolis.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 18:38:00 to 06-MAY-15 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM provided photos of grain bin damage along a path just northwest and north of Norway in Republic county.  Radar data suggests that this was another brief tornado that occurred between 738pm and 744pm CDT.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 20:10:00 to 06-MAY-15 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: THROOP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor tree damage along a path combined with radar data and spotter report suggest that a tornado moved along a path just southeast and east of Haddam between 910pm CDT and around 920pm CDT.

Tornado in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 19:55:00 to 06-MAY-15 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Chaser relayed report of a tornado on the ground north of Wells around 855pm CDT.  No damage was found by EM in open country.

Tornado in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 19:33:00 to 06-MAY-15 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM provided photos and reports of damage to outbuildings on the southwest side of Clyde. This was the first storm to impact the area between Clyde and Clifton.  Tree damage and outbuildings suggest a small EF1 tornado hit around 833pm CDT.

Tornado in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 20:27:00 to 06-MAY-15 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILTONVALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Chaser Report of a tornado along with reports of tree limb damage along a path combined with radar data suggests that a tornado traveled along a track for approx. 8 miles between Miltonvale and Clyde.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 20:56:00 to 06-MAY-15 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM and Highway Dept. provided reports of power poles down along a path that coincides with radar data that suggest another tornado traveled across far southwest Washington county beginning 2-3 miles east of Clyde.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 18:00:00 to 06-MAY-15 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 20:42:00 to 06-MAY-15 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 06-MAY-15 21:33:00 to 06-MAY-15 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TABOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported many roads under water in western and northwestern Republic county.