Scattered severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon across central Kansas. One weak tornado was reported in Clay County. These storms then pushed eastward before weakening and merging into a line of thunderstorms.

Tornado in CLAY, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:40:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: FACT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser provided a picture of what appeared to be a funnel condensed to near ground level. Account provided said that the tornado circulation was on the ground for 1 to 2 minutes in an open field and did no damage.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:36:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMEO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was covering much of the ground.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:41:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:45:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail size determined via social media photo.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:47:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:52:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENOSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Gust estimated between 50 and 60 mph.

Hail in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:54:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail report via social media.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 18:00:00 to 09-MAY-16 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail report via social media. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 18:38:00 to 09-MAY-16 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated to be 50 mph as well.

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:40:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:50:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELPHOS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RILEY, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:50:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:53:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:10:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:10:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:15:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail.

Hail in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:33:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMEO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail size ranged from golf ball to tennis ball size.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 15:58:00 to 09-MAY-16 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:20:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mostly dime sized hail.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 09-MAY-16 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail decreased to dollar coin size by 533 PM.

Flood in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 20:45:00 to 09-MAY-16 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain this evening has caused low water crossings in the area to close. Rainfall estimated to be near 4 inches.

Hail in CLAY, KANSAS
From 09-MAY-16 17:34:00 to 09-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FACT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter