Severe thunderstorms broke out across Barton & Lincoln Counties in the evening. Then, as evening progressed, the severe thunderstorms spread across most of the remainder of Central Kansas, then across South-Central Kansas overnight, before finally weakening as they approached Greenwood County early in the morning on the 27th. The severe thunderstorms started as hail-producers, then as they surged across Central & South-Central Kansas, became prolific damaging wind-producers with speeds that reached around 61 knots/70 mph. There were also areas of flash flooding, though not nearly as widespread as had been the case for most of the month.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:43:00 to 26-MAY-19 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:57:00 to 26-MAY-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The golf ball-sized hail occurred along Highway K14.

Hail in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 21:01:00 to 26-MAY-19 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:28:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A shed was blown around 100 yards & doors were blown off a barn. Tree damage also occurred at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:36:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A delayed report was received of a 2-foot diameter, well-established cedar tree that was snapped near the base.

Heavy Rain in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:43:00 to 26-MAY-19 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:42:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was uprooted and landed across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:15:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:31:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:52:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture was received, via social media, of a large limb downed in East Wichita.

Flash Flood in HARPER, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 01:47:00 to 27-MAY-19 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple streets were overflowing to curb-level.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 03:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A delayed report was received of some street flooding occurring in Wellington. Fair Street was closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:29:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The gust was measured by the McPherson Airport ASOS.

Flash Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 08:01:00 to 27-MAY-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding closed Highway 39 just east of Chanute.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:33:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:41:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:05:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Nickerson, 4 to 5 inch diameter limbs were downed and the town lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:45:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Limbs 3 to 4 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:39:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A delayed report was received of vehicles that were blown over at a truck repair business. Power poles were also broken at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:00:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer estimated gusts that ranged from 60-70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:00:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer estimated gusts that ranged from 60-70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:31:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:44:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Uprooted trees & downed power lines blocked several streets across the city. The 66-knot gust was estimated based on a 66-knot gust that was measured by the Salina Airport ASOS at 0032 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:43:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The town of Sylvia lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:32:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Very close to the time this gust occurred, streets across Salina were blocked by downed power lines & trees that were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 01:02:00 to 27-MAY-19 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The gust was measured by the Jabara Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 01:25:00 to 27-MAY-19 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 02:14:00 to 27-MAY-19 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The speeds ranged greatly from 39-56 knots/45 TO 65 MPH.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 13:26:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A young teenager was swept into the fast-moving Chisholm Creek Branch that runs through the park at 6800 N. Hydraulic. He was eventually rescued by another teenager. Many details regarding the incident remain unknown.

Flash Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 07:58:00 to 27-MAY-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing across Highway 47 just west of St. Paul.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 15:21:00 to 26-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 400 was still closed just west of Neodesha due to flooding from the Fall River.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 18:53:00 to 26-MAY-19 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Copious amounts of quarter-sized hail occurred in Great Bend.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-19 23:47:00 to 26-MAY-19 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:07:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:16:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-19 00:27:00 to 27-MAY-19 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The gust was measured by the McPherson Airport ASOS.