This event broke the tornado drought for the NWS Wichita office of 611 days. Storms developed during the late afternoon hours on Wednesday, May 26th over Central Kansas near a warm front. A very moist and unstable air mass was in place which allowed storms to rapidly become severe, producing hail up to baseball size along with a few brief tornadoes. The strongest tornado caused some damage across far northern Rice county. These same storms also produced very heavy rainfall which led to some flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:25:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 40 foot tall and 3 foot wide Elm tree was blown over. Time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:35:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLYROOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi truck was blown over on highway 156.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:56:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SLN)SALINA MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:02:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Salina.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:33:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree that was blown down took out power in the northern part of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 19:07:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree branches about 5 inches in diameter were blown down.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 19:47:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was reported at McPherson High School.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 20:07:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 19:50:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This report was received via social media.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 20:20:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 20:30:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 22:40:00 to 26-MAY-21 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was a measured gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:03:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:04:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ICT)WICHITA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:00:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:15:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an estimated gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:24:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AAO) JABARA ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:40:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAB) MCCONNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:55:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 60 mph wind gusts blew down 6 inch tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:25:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was an estimated gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:08:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This was an estimated gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:20:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMONA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was an estimated gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:50:00 to 27-MAY-21 00:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread tree damage was noted across the eastern half of town.  Many trees fell onto homes and power lines causing extensive damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:01:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULVANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an estimated gust.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.43 inches from Cocorahs.

Heavy Rain in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMPA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.21 inches from Cocorahs station KS-MN-5 Tampa 3.2 ESE.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.35 inches at Cocorahs stations KS-MP-48 McPherson 0.9 NE.

Heavy Rain in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOESSEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.14 inches at Cocorahs station KS-MN-29 Newton 12.6 N.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.67 inches from the CO-OP observer station GOEK1 Goessel 2 WNW.

Heavy Rain in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This was a 24 hour rainfall report from the KS Mesonet.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 07:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 4.00 inches at Cocorahs station KS-MP-45 McPherson 1.2 N.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.87 inches Cocorahs station KS-MP-36 Galva 9.5 N.

Heavy Rain in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:54:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION RES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.84 inches at Cocorahs station KS-MN-27 Hillsboro 3.6 E.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:55:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.69 inches at KS Mesonet station.

Flash Flood in MARION, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-21 02:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads are covered with water making travel across the county extremely difficult.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.59 inches from Cocorahs station KS-MP-2 McPherson 6.6 WSW.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.44 inches at CO-OP observer station MCPK1 2.9 E  McPherson.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.25 inches at Cocorahs station KS-MP-55 McPherson 6.6 ENE.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.39 inches Cocorahs stations KS-MP-21 Canton 3.2 N.

Heavy Rain in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

This was a 24 hour rainfall report of 3.13 inches at Cocorahs station KS-MP-65 Galva 0.2 ESE.

Flash Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:01:00 to 27-MAY-21 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple neighborhoods in town were reported to be surrounded by water making travel extremely difficult.

Flood in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 16:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over Old Highway 81 making travel difficult and slow.

Flood in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:57:00 to 27-MAY-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In town, Main street was covered with enough water to cause a nuisance and some of the creeks nearby are out of their banks.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:54:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITSCHMANN
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very brief touchdown in open country with no damage reported.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 20:53:00 to 27-MAY-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Ditches were running full and a few roads had some water over them.

Flood in SALINE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-21 13:30:00 to 28-MAY-21 07:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GYPSUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over Hobbs Creek road.

Flood in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 27-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 28-MAY-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported on 10th Street in Parsons. The report came in via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 23:31:00 to 26-MAY-21 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs were blown down on the east side of town.  Many as large as 6 to 10 inches in diameter.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 16:10:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITSCHMANN
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Brief touchdown of less than one minute in an open field.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:49:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado hit a homestead causing damage to an older barn, a utility shed, and trees. Winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 14:50:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:24:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was also uprooted and wind speeds of 60 mph were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 25-MAY-21 16:15:00 to 25-MAY-21 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi-trailer was blown into another vehicle on Interstate 70 near mile marker 239.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 25-MAY-21 16:28:00 to 25-MAY-21 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A lot of nickel sized hail fell in the area.

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:35:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:39:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:45:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This report came in via social media pic.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:00:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANAPOLIS RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANOPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Also reported 1.3 inches of rain and 40 mph winds.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:24:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLYROOD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:54:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very heavy rain was also reported.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:54:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:56:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 17:57:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:05:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:15:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORRAINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:23:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This report was relayed via KWCH.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 18:25:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENESEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 19:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:04:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RSL)RUSSELL MUNI AR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated between 60 and 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:06:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was an estimated gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-21 15:28:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RSL)RUSSELL MUNI AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime sized hail and heavy rain were also reported.