Late in evening on the 24th, severe thunderstorms broke out across Central Kansas. The severe thunderstorms produced a trifecta of hail as large as golf balls, winds that reached around 70 mph, and torrential rains that caused flooding and flash flooding. The most significant flooding and flash flooding occurred in Southwest Barton County where several tributaries overflowed requiring sandbagging in and around Claflin. Flooding continued in most of Barton County until early in the morning on the 27th. The thunderstorms continued well into the 25th by which time flooding became the primary, if not sole, threat.

Flood in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 00:55:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORRANCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Various country roads were flooded across Southeast Russell County. The roads typically flood during heavy rain.

Flood in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 01:01:00 to 25-AUG-19 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few typically flood prone areas were flooded across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 20:03:00 to 24-AUG-19 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORRANCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The speeds ranged from 55 to 70 mph. Quarter-sized hail was also reported. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 23:29:00 to 24-AUG-19 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The winds were measured at Ellsworth Airport.

Flood in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 08:01:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORRANCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of flooding were received on 203rd Street.

Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 08:07:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The flooding occurred on SE 10th Ave 1-2 miles south of Great Bend.

Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 08:07:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOISINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of flooding in the 200 block of South Vine Street in Hoisington.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 20:03:00 to 24-AUG-19 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORRANCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Winds from 55 TO 70 mph were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 23:30:00 to 24-AUG-19 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAFLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 01:25:00 to 25-AUG-19 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

No damage was reported.

Flash Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 05:41:00 to 25-AUG-19 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Dispatch reported that numerous streets were flooded in Great Bend.

Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 00:55:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREAT BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some street flooding was reported in Great Bend, mainly in flood-prone areas.

Flood in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-AUG-19 13:53:00 to 27-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads across roughly the western half of the county were flooded. Sections of West Barton County Road were closed. Sandbagging occurred in and around Pawnee Rock due to swollen tributaries.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 20:24:00 to 24-AUG-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITSCHMANN
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This was a brief tornado that occurred in open country. No damage was reported.

Hail in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-AUG-19 20:24:00 to 24-AUG-19 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITSCHMANN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement