The Southern and Central Plains were targets for a widespread, significant severe thunderstorm outbreak from early in the afternoon until late that night. All products of severe thunderstorms were forecast: Destructive hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. In South-Central Kansas the 2 greatest dangers, by far, were large hail and flash floods that resulted from 2 to 4 inches of rain that overwhelmed much of the Wichita Metro Area in only 2 to 3 hours. As the severe thunderstorms invaded Southeast Kansas late that evening, damaging, and times destructive, winds became by far the greatest threat, reaching around 80 mph.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:13:00 to 26-APR-16 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The hail was reported by KSN Channel 3 near the Central Ave./Greenwich Rd. Intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:35:00 to 26-APR-16 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

No damage was reported.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:15:00 to 26-APR-16 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHASE, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:13:00 to 26-APR-16 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 21:55:00 to 26-APR-16 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 21:55:00 to 26-APR-16 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:16:00 to 26-APR-16 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The gusts were estimated from 60-70 mph, but no damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:22:00 to 26-APR-16 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:24:00 to 26-APR-16 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi pulling double trailers was overturned on Highway 400 very close to the Montgomery/Wilson County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:25:00 to 26-APR-16 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was unspecified structural damage to a building at the Highway 400/Wallace Rd. Intersection. Power outages were reported across much of Northern Labette County.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:25:00 to 26-APR-16 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:17:00 to 27-APR-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some roads were flooded.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 27-APR-16 01:43:00 to 27-APR-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bridge on a rural road was under water.

Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 27-APR-16 06:20:00 to 27-APR-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported in the 900 Block of N. Clearwater Rd.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:39:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was around 2 feet deep at the Meridan/Esthner Intersection where cars stalled. The report was received via Twitter.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:54:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding occurred near the George Washington/East Lincoln Intersection.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:54:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred near the St. Francis/2nd Street Intersection.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:05:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An unspecified road was flooded.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:24:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along St. Louis St. especially at the N. Young Intersection.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:28:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

S. Oliver St. was flooded 4 to 8 inches deep.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:28:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

W. Harry was flooded with reports of vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:28:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The E. 9th St./N. Emporia Intersection was flooded.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 20:47:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred around the 183rd W./71st St. S. Intersection.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 13:58:00 to 26-APR-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The report was received from KAKE Channel 10.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:00:00 to 26-APR-16 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred near the Kellogg/135th W Intersection and ranged from quarter to half dollar-sized.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:09:00 to 26-APR-16 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAIZE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The off-duty NWS employee measured the hail near the NW 21st/W 119th Intersection. No damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:08:00 to 26-APR-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture of the hail was sent on Face Book, but no damage was reported.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:00:00 to 26-APR-16 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail ranged from quarter to golf ball-sized.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 21:55:00 to 27-APR-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILDRED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sections of Utah Rd were flooded.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:22:00 to 27-APR-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Areas near the Kellogg/Cypress Rd. Intersection were flooded 3 feet deep.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:22:00 to 26-APR-16 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The report was relayed from a storm spotter.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:37:00 to 26-APR-16 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The report was relayed from a trained spotter.

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:50:00 to 26-APR-16 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTHONY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:56:00 to 26-APR-16 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:06:00 to 26-APR-16 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail occurred near the Ridge Rd./NW 55th St. Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:10:00 to 26-APR-16 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:15:00 to 26-APR-16 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail occurred at the W. 47th St./S. Broadway Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:29:00 to 26-APR-16 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail occurred in Cottage Hill.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:00:00 to 26-APR-16 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PECK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was a delayed report. No damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:33:00 to 26-APR-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred at the Hillside/Douglas Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:32:00 to 26-APR-16 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The hail was measured by a KFDI employee.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:32:00 to 26-APR-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail occurred at the I-135/Pawnee Interchange. No damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:35:00 to 26-APR-16 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred at the Douglas/Hillside Intersection. No damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:39:00 to 26-APR-16 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:48:00 to 26-APR-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:54:00 to 26-APR-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail occurred at the 20th St./Caldwell Rd. Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:58:00 to 26-APR-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail occurred near the W. Central/Ridge Rd. Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:13:00 to 26-APR-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via social media.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:25:00 to 26-APR-16 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Quarter to half dollar-sized hail was reported at the fire station just east of Conway Springs.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:45:00 to 26-APR-16 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via social media. The time of the report was corrected.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:36:00 to 26-APR-16 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:51:00 to 26-APR-16 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The hail occurred near the 71st St./Broadway Intersection and was courtesy of a KWCH Channel 12 storm chaser.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:22:00 to 26-APR-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail occurred near the S. 55th St./Broadway Intersection and was reported via Twitter. No damage was reported.

Tornado in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 14:58:00 to 26-APR-16 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief rope tornado was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:52:00 to 26-APR-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail occurred near the I-235/S. Meridian Intersection, but no damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:54:00 to 26-APR-16 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was an official McConnell Air Force Base observation, but no damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:59:00 to 26-APR-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at the N. Rock Rd./Oxford Circle Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:56:00 to 26-APR-16 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

No damage was reported.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:56:00 to 26-APR-16 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was an official observation at Eisenhower Airport.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:06:00 to 26-APR-16 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail occurred near the S. Hydraulic/E. Lincoln Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:45:00 to 26-APR-16 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIRE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was a delayed report that was received via Twitter.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:47:00 to 26-APR-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail occurred at the N. Rock Rd./Oxford Circle Intersection.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:45:00 to 26-APR-16 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 17:52:00 to 26-APR-16 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail occurred near the Hydraulic/MacArthur Intersection.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 18:33:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A creek in Clearwater overflowed its banks. Vehicles were being moved.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 19:13:00 to 26-APR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The E. 71st St. S./S. Broadway Intersection was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:00:00 to 26-APR-16 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This was a delayed report of significant property damage to the residential and business district areas of Coffeyville. Numerous large trees were uprooted/damaged. Power lines and power poles were blown down and at the time of the report remained down. Some areas of Coffeyville were still without power. Details regarding damage are unknown, so the monetary losses are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 22:19:00 to 26-APR-16 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND VLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed across Highway 160 and caused power outages in Dennis and West Parsons.

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 14:02:00 to 26-APR-16 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The report was received from a KAKE Channel 10 spotter.

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 13:53:00 to 26-APR-16 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 14:27:00 to 26-APR-16 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter was a member of a spotter network.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 15:38:00 to 26-APR-16 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMILEYBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-APR-16 16:25:00 to 26-APR-16 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

No damage was reported.