An unseasonably warm moist airmass was in place across the southern and central Plains on Thursday, October 6th, 2016. Storms developed over southeast and south central Kansas during the early afternoon hours along a weak outflow boundary. These storms produced three tornadoes over Cowley County, and with another brief tornado near Strother Field. Another very brief tornado touchdown was noted in Labette County near Bartlett. Straight line wind damage from one of the storms occurred in Allen County. Additional storms developed along a cold front that was surging east. A supercell thunderstorm developed along this feature and produced two tornadoes in eastern Saline County. In addition to the tornadoes, numerous rounds of storms resulted in very heavy rainfall across mainly southeast Kansas causing flash flooding.  Several water rescues were performed along with homes being flooded in Allen County.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 18:04:00 to 06-OCT-16 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Latham fire department reported a foot of water running over the road just south of town.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 19:18:00 to 06-OCT-16 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency manager reported widespread flooding across the southern half of Greenwood county.  Numerous rural roads were reported impassible.  Water was also reported covering portions of US Highway 99 and US Highway 400.

Tornado in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 13:26:00 to 06-OCT-16 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a brief touchdown just east of Strother field airport in an open field.

Tornado in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 14:08:00 to 06-OCT-16 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado moved almost due north over open country causing some damage to trees by blowing down several large trees and several large tree limbs.

Tornado in SALINE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 15:13:00 to 06-OCT-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENTOR
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was demolished and debris was strewn to the east. There was also damage to a few trees.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 19:37:00 to 06-OCT-16 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A successful water rescue was performed near Neal in Eastern Greenwood county.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 19:46:00 to 06-OCT-16 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding occurred in Iola. High water approached several homes.  The fire department assisted evacuating residents from their homes. Multiple cars were reported stranded due to the high water.

Tornado in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 13:42:00 to 06-OCT-16 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down initially in a soybean field just to the southeast of a farmstead.  The tornado than skimmed along at tree top level over the farmstead, before touching down again on the north side of the farmstead, destroying an open ended horse barn and grain bin. The horse barn and grain bin were thrown to the northeast into the road, as the tornado lifted along 191st road.

Tornado in SALINE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 15:19:00 to 06-OCT-16 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GYPSUM
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A manufactured double wide home which was held down by straps was completely lifted and destroyed. Additionally a jeep was rolled approximately 200 yards; there was damage to other farm equipment which was tossed from their original locations.  Another homestead received significant tree damage along the path.  All farm machinery was thrown across the property.  Of significance was a combine that was rolled about 75 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 16:51:00 to 06-OCT-16 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported the gust.

Hail in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 17:24:00 to 06-OCT-16 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNELLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported dime to nickel size hail.

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 17:30:00 to 06-OCT-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported dime to quarter sized hail.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 08:25:00 to 06-OCT-16 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported flowing over Pennsylvania Avenue on the south side of Independence.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 08:25:00 to 06-OCT-16 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over south 10th street near Rock creek.

Flash Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 11:30:00 to 06-OCT-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported flowing across US highway 59 at the railroad overpass.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 19:12:00 to 06-OCT-16 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 13:26:00 to 06-OCT-16 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 13:26:00 to 06-OCT-16 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 15:22:00 to 06-OCT-16 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 16:19:00 to 06-OCT-16 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVERY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 15:39:00 to 06-OCT-16 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 16:21:00 to 06-OCT-16 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATES CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The hail was pea to dime sized.

Hail in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 16:40:00 to 06-OCT-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 18:02:00 to 06-OCT-16 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency manager reported flooding of roadways and stranded cars, especially on the west side of Iola and just west of town.

Tornado in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 11:14:00 to 06-OCT-16 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree limbs from a brief tornado touchdown.

Tornado in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 10:57:00 to 06-OCT-16 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trained spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 06-OCT-16 16:45:00 to 06-OCT-16 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large area of damaging downburst winds moved across the town of Humboldt.  The downburst winds were produced by the rear flank downtraft from a supercell thunderstorm as it moved just to the northeast of town. Numerous large trees were blow down. Some of the trees were almost 3 to 4 feet in diameter.  The northwest side of town was the hardest hit, with most of the tree damage laying over to the west and northwest.  A large row of power poles were snapped on the north side of town.  Some minor superficial damage occurred to a few buildings in downtown.