A complex of storms swept east across most of the region during the afternoon and evening hours of May 2nd, 2018.  As the storms moved east, a combination of large hail and damaging winds moved across the area.  A few tornadoes were also reported along the leading edge of the quasi linear convective system with only brief touchdowns reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 22:35:00 to 02-MAY-18 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility poles were reported blown down.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:28:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 17:48:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 22:31:00 to 02-MAY-18 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lumber yard had building damage and some trees were reported down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 22:31:00 to 02-MAY-18 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDNA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated the gusts.

Tornado in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:51:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Weak tornado formed on the leading edge of a bow echo and moved across Interstate 135. No damage was noted as it moved across an open field.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:31:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:38:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported near 23rd Street north.

Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 17:15:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel to quarter sized hail.

Tornado in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 17:51:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSODAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A weak tornado formed on the leading edge of a bow echo and moved over open country. No damage was reported from this touchdown.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 13:57:00 to 02-MAY-18 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement also reported 40 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 14:13:00 to 02-MAY-18 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three inch diameter tree limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 14:35:00 to 02-MAY-18 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

The public reporter the gust from social media.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 14:36:00 to 02-MAY-18 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLINWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 14:49:00 to 02-MAY-18 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:01:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRETTY PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:04:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:08:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Fifty mph winds were also reported.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:14:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fifty mph winds were also reported.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:15:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:04:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:17:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:17:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flood in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:22:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was over the roadway at Elk and 240th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 18:25:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported the gust.