Another round of severe thunderstorms brought more pain and hardship to the area in the form of large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and 3 more tornadoes.  The strongest tornado hit Wamego and areas just north of Wamego but thankfully it was a weak tornado producing EF1 damage north of the city and EF0 damage in the town. A second brief tornado was caught on video just southwest of Rossville while a third tornado did damage to Silver Lake.  Both the Rossville and Silver Lake tornadoes were embedded in a bow echo so their damage occurred within a larger area of 60-80 mph wind and associated damage.

Tornado in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:06:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Small tornado was apparently embedded within a bow echo that moved across Silver Lake.  The straight line winds associated with the bow echo produced more widespread damage both north and south of highway 24 where several irrigation pivots were overturned.  A more concentrated area of tree and minor structural damage occurred south of highway 24 beginning in southwest parts of Silver Lake and continuing ENE for approximately 1.5 miles.  One outbuilding was severely damaged where appeared the wind entered on the southwest side and contributed to the failure of the structure.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 07:27:00 to 26-MAY-16 07:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Local Fire Department reported the hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:45:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Two injuries reported by the Emergency Manager. The victims refused treatment. Time was based on radar.

Tornado in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:20:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMEGO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began along the north bank of the Kansas River in Wamego and moved north through the city.  Thankfully only minor tree limb and shingle damage occurred in the city as the tornado was weak in this location.  However as it moved north out of the city the tornado intensified and produced more significant structural damage to homes north of Wamego.  The tornado continued to travel north and ended north of Louisville.  The tornado was rated EF1.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 07:32:00 to 26-MAY-16 07:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCK CREEK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 08:22:00 to 26-MAY-16 08:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:15:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:24:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE WRIGHT ARPK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:47:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree was blown over, knocking power line down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:49:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Power line was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:48:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Small trees were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:50:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three foot diameter tree fell at 4th and Maine Street. Radar estimated radar time.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:52:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 16:02:00 to 26-MAY-16 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree blown over and power lines down at 5th and Wakarusa.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:54:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 16:27:00 to 26-MAY-16 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:04:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report of an outbuilding destroyed and irrigation pivots overturned. Near 89th Street and Highway 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:15:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Three inch diameter limbs down in Downtown Topeka.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:45:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several shingles were blown off an apartment complex at 27th and Wakarusa.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:40:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 60-70 mph wind gust.

High Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:35:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A machine shed was destroyed 6 miles south of Clay Center. Numerous trees and power lines were also down in the city of Clay Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:45:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Near 6th and Wakarusa.

Flash Flood in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 18:18:00 to 26-MAY-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Highway K4 for about 1/4 to 1/2 of a mile, just north of Herington.

Flash Flood in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 19:27:00 to 26-MAY-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water flowing over the whole intersection of 53rd and Croco Road.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 19:41:00 to 26-MAY-16 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple streets closed in the city of Emporia due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 20:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 24 just east of Williamstown has been closed by KDOT until water recede.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 21:31:00 to 26-MAY-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELVERN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding is occurring at 285th Road, north of Melvern. The road is closed.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 21:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurring at 458 Road between E 800 Road and N 1200 Road. Highway 24 is flooded between the Midland Junction and the Jefferson  County line. 900 block of N 900 Road is closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:35:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Windows were blown out of a mobile home. A small outbuilding was blown into a tree. Winds were estimated to be 60 to 90 mph. Time was estimated from radar.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:43:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:48:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOYT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GEARY, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated wind gust of 60-70 mph with zero visibility.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:25:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from 46th and North Topeka BLVD.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:10:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees down in the city. Power was also out.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:08:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:48:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENDORPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small tree branches were falling. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 14:54:00 to 26-MAY-16 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Time estimated by radar.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 21:32:00 to 26-MAY-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 68 is closed near Quenemo due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 23:30:00 to 27-MAY-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Muddy Creek in Grantville is out of its bank and quickly rising. KOA Road is closed from Highway 24 to 27th Street, due to Muddy Creek being out of its bank.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 16:44:00 to 26-MAY-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:40:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TOP)BILLARD ARPT TO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tornado in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 15:00:00 to 26-MAY-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Video of a brief tornado was produced showing a circulation in an open field.  The chasers stated that the tornado was present for around one minute before lifting. No damage.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 08:02:00 to 26-MAY-16 08:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in RILEY, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-16 13:03:00 to 26-MAY-16 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEANDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement report of brief tornado in open area near river.