Widespread thunderstorms developed across the area, especially along and southeast of the Kansas Turnpike. In addition to large hail and damaging winds, widespread flash flooding occurred in east-central Kansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:55:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Tree limbs 2-3 inches in diameter were down.

Hail in BROWN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:03:00 to 24-MAY-19 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Road 140 was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:05:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were reported down.

Flash Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:05:00 to 24-MAY-19 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roadways under water, including 295th and Stubbs Road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:09:00 to 24-MAY-19 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was running over Highway 33.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 75 is closed in Burlington. Multiple roads in Burlington and in the county are closed.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road 240 was closed due to water across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Picture of a 4-8 inch diameter tree limb down.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water was running across Highway 59 just south of Ottawa. In addition, multiple roads in Ottawa are impassable.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:46:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roadways are flooded.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:49:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTPHALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small creek is out of its banks. Water had also reached the basement of the home.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:55:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT IDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over Kentucky Road.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMIOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At least 6 inches of water running over 1600 Road between Barton and Chase Road.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:04:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Creek has washed out a road.

Hail in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 14:29:00 to 24-MAY-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 15:45:00 to 24-MAY-19 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of shed blown over and several tree limbs down. Time was estimated by radar.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:11:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads under water including US-75.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:14:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE ROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of multiple streets flooded and creeks out of their banks.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:19:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE ROY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water running across the Highway 58 and US 75 interchange.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:20:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed across the county.

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 16:40:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads in Emporia are under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 16:41:00 to 24-MAY-19 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gust report.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 16:50:00 to 24-MAY-19 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gust report received via social media.

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 16:51:00 to 24-MAY-19 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 16:52:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of flash flooding in southern Lyon County.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:25:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTPHALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High 58 near the Coffey and Greenwood County line has 4-6 inches of water flowing over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:40:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARPE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Measured wind gust on a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-19 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at the Lawrence Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-19 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were reported down.

Flash Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:21:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was running across Highway 58.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-MAY-19 19:10:00 to 24-MAY-19 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 59 has water across the road.