A stalled frontal boundary was draped across portions of Kansas during the day on May 7th, 2019 ahead of an approaching storm system. Widespread showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall developed across the area. These storms inundated areas that were already saturated from recent rainfall resulting in widespread flooding across south central Kansas.
Significant flash flooding occurred during the evening and overnight of May 7th, 2019 into the early morning hours of May 8th. The most significant flash flooding occurred during the early morning hours of May 8th, when areas southeast of Wichita picked up between seven and ten inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period. Numerous water rescues took place across Mulvane, Augusta, Wellington and Rose Hill. In addition, several miles of the Kansas Turnpike was closed south of Mulvane due to the Slate Creek reaching record levels. Closing this much of the Kansas Turnpike due to flooding hasn't happened in over 30 years.

Flood in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:30:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Numerous county roads were reported with water over them.  The report was relayed via social media.

Flash Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:18:00 to 08-MAY-19 04:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over several roads. Water rescues occurred due to stalled cars.

Flash Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 06:12:00 to 08-MAY-19 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported flooded throughout the county.

Flash Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 06:26:00 to 08-MAY-19 08:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported flooded near Udall.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:09:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A foot diameter tree branch was blown down.

Flood in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 07:09:00 to 08-MAY-19 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several roads were closed due to water over the road.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:22:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail partially covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:55:00 to 07-MAY-19 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULVANE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were reported down. Belle Plain was reported without power.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:09:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roadways were reported under water and impassible.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:25:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported coming into homes in Wellington.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:25:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Dime size hail was also reported.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 02:10:00 to 08-MAY-19 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads remained flooded across the west side of Augusta for several hours.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:37:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over the road near the 6500 block of Meridian.

Flood in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:46:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported over the road at 170th Ave between 70th and 80th.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:58:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several road were reported underwater, with vehicles stranded south of Belle Plaine.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 05:40:00 to 08-MAY-19 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported impassible due to high water.

Flood in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 00:38:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most of the dirt roads in the western half of county were impassible due to high water.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 17:10:00 to 07-MAY-19 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road, on the south side of town.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:13:00 to 08-MAY-19 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Interstate 35 or the Kansas Turnpike was closed due the Slate Creek reaching record levels and overflowing the highway at mile marker 21.  The interstate was closed for hours, as crews waited for the water to recede and repair work to occur.  Traffic was diverted at the Wellington exit and had to use an alternate until it reached the Kansas Oklahoma line.  The Kansas Turnpike Authority said that closing that long of a stretch of the Turnpike had not occurred in 30 years.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:57:00 to 07-MAY-19 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 21:07:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous roads were closed due to high water, in and around 119th and Greenwich. Dog creek was reported to be bankfull.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:34:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULVANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Mulvane fire and rescue reported multiple water rescues. Swift water rescues occurred near 119th and Webb with one person reported trapped in a vehicle.  The person was rescued from the car unharmed.

Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 17:46:00 to 07-MAY-19 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two hundred and eleventh road was impassible from high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:27:00 to 07-MAY-19 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter tree limbs were broken off and some shingles were missing. Report received via MPing.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:30:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:58:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:07:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:09:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A one foot diameter tree branch was blown down.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:17:00 to 08-MAY-19 00:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County dispatch reported numerous road closures due to high water.

Flash Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:48:00 to 08-MAY-19 04:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. A water rescue occurred near Kansas highway 14.

Flash Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 04:00:00 to 08-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were reports of numerous vehicles driving into flooded roadways and becoming submerged.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:07:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue occurred from a stranded motorist on the east side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:45:00 to 07-MAY-19 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was knocked at 70th Avenue and Seneca.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 18:28:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:49:00 to 07-MAY-19 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage to a barn was reported. Time estimated based on radar data.

Hail in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 18:32:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 00:53:00 to 08-MAY-19 04:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kansas Department of Transportation reported the Kansas Turnpike (Interstate 35) was closed from the Wichita Toll booth the the Wellington exit due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:51:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Home evacuations occurred on the west side of Wellington along the 900 block of N-H street.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:17:00 to 08-MAY-19 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over Maxwell Street and Iron Horse road.  The report came in through social media.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 01:20:00 to 08-MAY-19 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were reported closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 04:57:00 to 08-MAY-19 09:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEABODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Peabody Police reported that residences south of Spring Creek had to be evacuated due to quickly rising water.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 05:53:00 to 08-MAY-19 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the Florence bridge and portions of Florence were flooded.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 03:28:00 to 08-MAY-19 05:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported closed due to high water.

Flood in CHASE, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 06:00:00 to 08-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRONG CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 177 was closed due to river flooding along the Cottonwood River south of Strong City.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 20:44:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets were barricaded with a foot and a half of water over them.  The west side of town was hit worse.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 08:45:00 to 07-MAY-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Received a total of 2.75 inches of rain. Flooding of low lying areas was reported.

Tornado in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:19:00 to 07-MAY-19 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVERHILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage to trees were noted along the path.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 20:01:00 to 07-MAY-19 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:28:00 to 07-MAY-19 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:19:00 to 07-MAY-19 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:47:00 to 07-MAY-19 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:13:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Lots of standing water was reported south of Haysville.

Flash Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:50:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road north of highway 160.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:34:00 to 07-MAY-19 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported in town.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:57:00 to 07-MAY-19 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over Webb Road from 111th to 119th Street.

Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:14:00 to 07-MAY-19 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the road at 127th Street East and 95th street south.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:30:00 to 07-MAY-19 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least two power poles were reported leaning and two others were knocked down.

Flood in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:10:00 to 07-MAY-19 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple street had water over them in town.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 22:21:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mulvane fire and rescue responded to a submersion and water rescue of a car near 119th and Webb Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 00:40:00 to 08-MAY-19 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported the gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 15:47:00 to 07-MAY-19 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A one foot diameter tree limb was reported down on the south side of Rose Hill.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 08-MAY-19 06:31:00 to 08-MAY-19 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three water rescues were reported in town along with numerous roads reported under water.

Hail in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 16:16:00 to 07-MAY-19 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-19 23:22:00 to 08-MAY-19 02:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue occurred east of town.  Numerous roads had 1 foot of flowing water over them.