Pronounced and prolonged moist convergence occurred along an inverted surface trough that extended north from the surface low that was centered over Eastern Oklahoma. Well to the west and southwest, a couple of strong perturbations that were situated over Southwest Kansas and the Four Corners Region would move slowly east. The result would be prolonged, very heavy rains that would cause serious flooding and flash flooding across Southeast Kansas that occurred for most of the day and continued throughout the night. No doubt rivers 'rose to the occasion', most notably the Neosho and the Verdigris. One thunderstorm that struck Labette County proved very severe when the damaging winds tore the roofs off 2 buildings.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:44:00 to 29-APR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several reports of flash flooding. A water rescue was in progress.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:23:00 to 29-APR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding continued across numerous roads, especially across the west side of town, but the situation was starting to improve.

Flash Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:32:00 to 29-APR-17 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETOPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred on Highway 166 west of Chetopa. Highway 166 would likely be closed.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:15:00 to 30-APR-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a lot of street flooding in town.

Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:50:00 to 30-APR-17 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were a few reports of minor flooding across Neosho County.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:50:00 to 30-APR-17 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of minor flooding in Neodesha.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 20:22:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several vehicles were flooded. No rescues were reported at this time. Half of the roads in Cherryvale were flooded.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:57:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads were flooded. Accidents occurred at the Texas/2000th Street intersection due to hydroplaning.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:28:00 to 29-APR-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:00:00 to 29-APR-17 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALEDA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were blown off 2 buildings. One outbuilding was destroyed and a livestock trailer was moved several feet. This was a delayed report.

Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:50:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few reports were received of minor flooding across Neosho County.

Flood in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 29-APR-17 16:13:00 to 30-APR-17 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Multiple city streets were flooded.