The first of three rounds of storms occurred as a front interacted with very unstable air to produce numerous severe thunderstorms that caused extensive hail and wind damage over portions of the area.
The second round of storms developed near Topeka, KS and roared southeastward into east-central Missouri in the early afternoon, producing substantial straight-line wind damage.
The final round of severe storms developed in the late afternoon and evening along a warm front over southeast Kansas and far southwest Missouri, producing primarily large hail.

Hail in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 07:40:00 to 03-MAY-20 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of ping pong balls was reported. Several vehicles suffered minor hail damage from the hail.

Hail in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 08:15:00 to 03-MAY-20 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported via MPing.

Hail in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 08:16:00 to 03-MAY-20 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail from nickle to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 08:05:00 to 03-MAY-20 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail from dime to quarter size was reported.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 15:40:00 to 04-MAY-20 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAULKNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 16:01:00 to 04-MAY-20 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: STIPPVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:32:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTLINE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of ping pong ball sized hail was received via MPing. Minor roof damage occurred to a home.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 16:02:00 to 04-MAY-20 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:10:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTER SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail to the size of golf balls was reported by the Emergency Manager. Minor roof and vehicle damage occurred.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 15:58:00 to 04-MAY-20 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail to the size of golf balls fell in the towns of Columbus and Crestline. Roof and vehicle damage occurred along the path of hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 07:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous power poles and lines causing over 2000 power outages between Elsmore, Hiatville and Devon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 03-MAY-20 08:00:00 to 03-MAY-20 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SCOTT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and poles were down from winds estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 08:22:00 to 04-MAY-20 08:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTER SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile west of Baxter Springs. Damage occurred to a home , two vehicles and several head stones at a cemetery.

Hail in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 04-MAY-20 09:00:00 to 04-MAY-20 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail up to two inches in size damaged several vehicles and caused minor roof damage.