An intense upper level system surged northeast across Kansas that brought an equally intense surface cyclone across the state in the afternoon. There was a moisture-rich environment entrenched across Kansas.  This combined with the powerful cyclone crossing the state, numerous thunderstorms, several of which were severe, produced torrential rains that caused major flooding and flash flooding from the evening hours the 20th until late in the afternoon on the 22nd.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 05:16:00 to 21-MAY-19 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue occurred in the 900-1000 block of North Park Blvd.

Flash Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 22-MAY-19 09:00:00 to 22-MAY-19 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water flowed swiftly across Decatur Rd. between 1 and 1.33 miles north of Coyville.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 04:20:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Montgomery County Sheriff reported U.S. Highway 160 was closed from Elk City to Independence.

Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 21:05:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERIE
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The levee was breached on the west side of the Neosho River just west of Shaw Road and 160th with water covering the road.

Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 22-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 23-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CAMBRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received, via Twitter, that Saline County ordered power to be shut down in the southwest corner of New Cambria due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 19:58:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LABETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported flowing over Highway 59 and was 8 inches deep for about one eighth of a mile.

Flash Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 20:05:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETOPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported flowing over Highway 166 in town.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 01:15:00 to 21-MAY-19 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US Highway 160 was closed due to high water from Moline to the Montgomery County Line. Much of this segment of US-160 was flooded about 11 inches deep.

Strong Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 21-MAY-19 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The strong winds combined with saturated grounds to uproot a couple trees and downed limbs 8 miles east of Hutchinson.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 06:06:00 to 23-MAY-19 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sunflower Rd. was reported closed just north of Coffeyville.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:18:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 06:09:00 to 21-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South 10th St. was flooded at the Grant Intersection.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 06:35:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Local roads were flooded, but no details were provided.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:35:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:35:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via social media.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:54:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter also measured a 43-knot gust.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 16:09:00 to 21-MAY-19 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail covered the ground 1 mile south of the I-70/I-135 Interchange.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 18:11:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to 12 inches of water was reported over Main Street.

Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 06:37:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county & township roads were closed throughout the county.

Flood in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 08:10:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding along the Arkansas River prompted a rescue 3 miles northwest of Arkansas City.

Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 09:49:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue occurred at 170th & Falcon Rd.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 19:44:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over Highway 99.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 16:50:00 to 21-MAY-19 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 15:55:00 to 21-MAY-19 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Among the tree damage was a 10-inch diameter limb that was downed across a road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 03:48:00 to 21-MAY-19 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a water rescue on CR 5100 just north of Highway US-160. Drum Creek was reported out of it's banks.

Flood in WILSON, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 20:00:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that the swollen Fall River had forced the closure of Highway 400 between Fredonia & Neodesha.

Flood in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 20:57:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERIE
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The levee on the west side of Highway 59 was breached in 4 locations.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 17:02:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Trig street has been washed out.

Flash Flood in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 17:51:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Greenwich road were flooded and under water.

Flash Flood in ELK, KANSAS
From 20-MAY-19 18:11:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads along US 160 are flooded and closed.

Flood in RENO, KANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 18:45:00 to 22-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KWCH Channel 12 reported that significant flooding forced the Hutchinson Zoo to close for the first time in more than a decade. KWCH did not indicate the year the previous closing had occurred.