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Flash Flood Warning 15, NWS Wichita, KS

May 21, 20198 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this flash flood warning at May 21, 2019, 2:02 AM CDT for 8 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 8 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2019, 2:02 AM CDT (07:02 UTC)
Expired
May 21, 2019, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Allen County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Elk County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 21, 2:15 AM CDTFLASH FLOODMoline, KSUS-160 IS NOW CLOSED FROM MOLINE TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LINE. SOME AREAS OF THE US-160 HAVE 11 INCHES OF RAIN OVER IT.
May 21, 2:15 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 7.153 S Benedict, KSRAINFALL SINCE 7AM MONDAY
May 21, 7:35 AM CDTFLOOD1 Wnw New Albany, KSLOCAL ROADS UNDER WATER.
May 21, 7:35 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 6.81 Wnw New Albany, KS24 HR TOTAL.
May 21, 8:00 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 6.621 Ene Climax, KS24 HR TOTAL.
May 21, 8:00 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 7.761 N Grenola, KS24 HR TOTAL.
May 21, 10:00 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 7.761 N Grenola, KS24 HR TOTAL.
May 21, 10:07 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 5.8Chautauqua, KS24 HR TOTAL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 13 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KFOE), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 169 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2019-05-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2019-05-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 259 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
524 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1277 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

276 
WGUS53 KICT 210702
FFWICT
KSC001-019-049-073-125-133-205-207-211500-
/O.NEW.KICT.FF.W.0015.190521T0702Z-190521T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
202 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Elk County in southeastern Kansas...
  Wilson County in southeastern Kansas...
  Western Neosho County in southeastern Kansas...
  Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Kansas...
  Chautauqua County in southeastern Kansas...
  Woodson County in southeastern Kansas...
  Southeastern Greenwood County in southeastern Kansas...
  Western Allen County in southeastern Kansas...

* Until 1000 AM CDT Tuesday.

* At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
  area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is 
  expected to begin shortly. Law enforcement has reported that US 
  Highway 160 has been closed from moline to the Montgomery County 
  line.  

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Neodesha, Fredonia, Yates Center, Sedan, Howard, Cedar Vale,
  Altoona, Moline, Longton, Toronto, Severy, Buffalo, Grenola, Fall
  River, Neosho Falls, Peru, Chautauqua, Elk Falls, Niotaze and
  Benedict.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3762 9651 3804 9594 3804 9550 3740 9550
      3739 9594 3701 9596 3700 9653

$$

METZGER
2 follow-up statements
081 
WGUS73 KICT 211232
FFSICT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
732 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC001-019-049-073-125-133-205-207-211500-
/O.CON.KICT.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190521T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Elk KS-Wilson KS-Neosho KS-Montgomery KS-Chautauqua KS-Woodson KS-
Greenwood KS-Allen KS-
732 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
ELK...WILSON...WESTERN NEOSHO...NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...
CHAUTAUQUA...WOODSON...SOUTHEASTERN GREENWOOD AND WESTERN ALLEN
COUNTIES...

At 731 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with moderate 
to heavy rain continue to impact the warned area. Up to one inch of 
rain has already fallen and an additional half inch to one inch of 
rain is expected. Flash flooding remains a threat this morning.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Neodesha, Fredonia, Yates Center, Sedan, Howard, Cedar Vale, Altoona,
Moline, Longton, Toronto, Severy, Buffalo, Grenola, Fall River,
Neosho Falls, Peru, Chautauqua, Elk Falls, Niotaze and Benedict.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3762 9651 3804 9594 3804 9550 3740 9550
      3739 9594 3701 9596 3700 9653

$$

Martin
028 
WGUS73 KICT 211506
FFSICT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1006 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC001-019-049-073-125-133-205-207-211514-
/O.EXP.KICT.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190521T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Elk KS-Wilson KS-Neosho KS-Montgomery KS-Chautauqua KS-Woodson KS-
Greenwood KS-Allen KS-
1006 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ELK...WILSON...WESTERN NEOSHO...
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...CHAUTAUQUA...WOODSON...SOUTHEASTERN
GREENWOOD AND WESTERN ALLEN COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The heaviest rain from earlier this morning has ended, as has the 
threat of flash flooding. While the threat of flash flooding has 
ended, water remains high in places, so please continue to heed any 
remaining road closures. An Areal Flood Warning remains in effect in 
this area.

LAT...LON 3762 9651 3804 9594 3804 9550 3740 9550
      3739 9594 3701 9596 3700 9653

$$

Martin

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at May 21, 12:18 AM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 21, 12:18 AM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1218 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

There are two main troughs noticed over the CONUS. One trough is
centered over Ontario/Quebec with the main trough of interest near
the Four Corners into the Great Basin. Showers and thunderstorms
have persisted for much of the day across south central and
southeast Kansas into Oklahoma. Flooding has begun in south central
and southeast Kansas. Recent reports suggest flash flooding is
occurring in both locations with the amount of rainfall that has
fell over already wet soils. This threat will only increase with
additional rainfall.

Severe weather is occurring along the intersection of a warm front
and dryline which is positioned across Oklahoma. The dryline
stretches through the Texas Panhandle. Severe storms and
tornadoes have already developed and are expected for the Texas
Panhandle into Oklahoma. There is a high risk for the mentioned
location. It is imperative if you have family in that area to make
sure that they heed any warnings.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Highlights:
1) Flooding/Flash Flooding tonight-Tuesday

2) Possible strong to severe storms this evening/tonight

3) Gusty winds on Tuesday

The real concerns for this part of the forecast are this evening
into Tuesday as the area continues to be inundated with
thunderstorms. A negatively titled trough is positioned from western
Canada to the Great Basin to the Four Corners. This trough will push
its way to the east and northeast tonight. Moisture advection
continues to pool into the southern and central plains. An increase
in this moisture advection will occur this evening into tonight and
persist into early Tuesday. Thunderstorms with heavy rain are
expected to continue into the first half of Tuesday. Currently an
additional three to six inches is forecast to fall in south
central and southeast Kansas. Convective activity suggests that
locally higher amounts are likely, and these amounts are simply
an approximate value. The Weather Prediction Center has adjusted
their outlook to bring their high risk of excessive rainfall into
southeast Kansas and along the border with much of the rest of the
eastern half of Kansas staying in a moderate risk. Please see the
Hydrology section for additional information.

The Mesoscale Discussion above describes the potential for severe
weather this evening. If the warm front moves further to the north,
this could pose a severe threat to the southern portions of Kansas
with the possibility of golf ball sized hail and winds up to 65 mph.
Severe thunderstorms very well could move into south central and
southeast Kansas with the activity in Oklahoma. Therefore it is
important to pay attention to this threat as well.

As the trough keeps progressing northeast, it will deepen on Tuesday
as it moves into the Plains. In addition to the flooding threat, a
tightened gradient could lead to stronger winds with the possibility
of approaching Wind Advisory criteria in the afternoon. BUFKIT
soundings show momentum transfer up to 50kts on multiple models.
Current forecasted winds are flirting with advisory criteria. If
stronger winds and respective gusts do occur, it cannot be ruled out
to have some tree damage given the soft soils with as much rain is
anticipated between now and then.

Another thing to consider is the possibility for a cold core tornado
or even severe storms with the tightening system, strong forcing and
0-6km bulk shear of 60-85kts during the afternoon hours. While the
multiple rounds of thunderstorms will definitely impact the
environment, it is at least worth a mention at this time. The main
concern for Tuesday remains to be the flooding threat which will
continue.

A secondary trough is quick on its heels and will stay over the
Great Basin. There is a window of dry weather on Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon/evening when another wave moves across.
Chances of showers and thunderstorms return with continued river
flooding and potentially county areal flood warnings. This would
definitely not help those situations. Strong to severe thunderstorms
are possible, but the bulk of any of that activity will stay off to
the west and north.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday)
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Words for this part of the forecast: wet and humid

Highlights:

1) Additional chances of showers and thunderstorms with possible
severe storms on Thursday
2) Continued flooding

The trough over the Great Basin will move from the Front Range to
the Northern Plains on Thursday. There is a return of possibly
strong to severe thunderstorms on Thursday. A portion of this wave
moves to the Northern Plains on Friday with the GFS showing a more
wrapped up system while the ECMWF does not indicate the same. This
can be dived into in the coming days as the short term was certainly
a focus at this time.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms are in for essentially the
entirety of the forecast from Wednesday onward. Another wave is
forecast to move across on Saturday with another trough on
Monday/Tuesday. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms only aggravate
the flooding. A water filled and muddy mess will undoubtedly occur
into next week. It may be worth it to invest in some rain boots
if you haven't already. Temperatures around 80 degrees combined
with the moisture will keep it quite steamy and humid similar to
if you were living along the Gulf Coast. Adjustments to the
chances for precipitation field were made during this time frame
and are anticipated in the coming days as well.

Please stay tuned for updates on this part of the forecast which
will get better attention in the coming days.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night)
Issued at 1207 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

Low clouds and some fog may expand across central and western Kansas
tonight while a large stratiform area of precipitation impacts
much of southeast KS. Meanwhile IFR and LIFR cigs will be possible
at times expanding into portions of southeast Kansas tonight.
We may seem another round of showers and thunderstorms develop after
08-09Z as the storm system lifts north and east approaching the
area. Storms may redevelop under the upper level trough during the
afternoon hours on Tuesday with a threat for gusty winds and hail
with the strongest storms. Winds will veer to the south and
increase to 25-30 knots with higher gusts.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 445 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

Highlights:

Flash Flood Watch continues - Be ready for Flash Flood
Warnings

River and county flood warnings have been issued

Rounds of thunderstorms have dropped one to two inches of rainfall
already which will only persist into Tuesday. An additional three to
six inches is possible through Tuesday which will certainly result
in flooding. A range of flooding (areal, flash and river) is
expected and occurring. Flash flooding has already been reported
and will remain likely this evening especially in metro locations.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. You do not know how deep
the water is over that roadway, and the road may have washed away.
It is vital to heed any road closures. Twelve inches of flowing
water over a roadway can lead to vehicles floating away. Remember
you are not just putting yourself and your passengers at risk but
also the first responders who need to rescue you.

Throughout this forecast, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated
which will only continue the flooding that develops tonight through
Tuesday. Rivers are anticipated to stay in flood through much of the
forecast at least at this juncture given the potential for all of
this additional water. Please make sure to check the latest county,
river and of course flash flood warnings for additional information.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    54  75  54  79 / 100  80  10  10
Hutchinson      50  73  50  78 / 100  80  20  10
Newton          48  73  52  78 / 100  80  10  10
ElDorado        52  74  55  79 / 100  90  10  20
Winfield-KWLD   53  76  57  80 / 100  80  10  20
Russell         47  72  43  75 /  80  80  20   0
Great Bend      48  73  44  77 /  80  70  20   0
Salina          48  73  47  77 / 100  80  20  10
McPherson       50  73  50  77 / 100  80  20  10
Coffeyville     55  75  60  84 / 100  90  10  20
Chanute         54  75  59  82 / 100  90  10  20
Iola            50  74  58  81 / 100  90  10  20
Parsons-KPPF    54  75  59  83 / 100  90  10  20

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through this afternoon for KSZ032-033-047>053-
067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100.

&&

SYNOPSIS...VJP
SHORT TERM...VJP
LONG TERM...VJP
AVIATION...MWM
HYDROLOGY...VJP
Hazardous weather outlook, May 21, 1:00 AM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
100 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-212245-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
100 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Widespread heavy rainfall with an additional one to two inches are
possible across much of the region through tonight with locally
higher amounts possible. Any additional rain will cause rises on
area rivers and creeks with many likely to exceed flood stage.
Please see latest flood watches and flood warnings for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms will remain possible into the day on Tuesday. While
they may be strong or severe, the greatest threats are heavy rains
which would aggravate the flooding situation.

Occasional thunderstorms, several of which may be strong to severe,
will occur in all areas from Wednesday night thru next Sunday. More
heavy rains are possible that may cause further flooding. Please
stay tuned for additional details on the severe storm potential from
Wednesday onward.

Significant to very significant flooding will be possible for many
rivers through the week, so follow river flood warnings and
statements for additional information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed across southern Kansas for
tonight.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
http://weather.gov/wichita/hwo/

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 20, 9:01 PM CDT, 5 hours 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
901 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0858 PM     EXTR WIND CHILL  6 E ALTAMONT            37.19N 95.19W
05/20/2019  E0 F             LABETTE            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 59 NORTHWEST OF OSWEGO AROUND
            8 INCHES DEEP FOR 1/8 OF A MILE

&&

MWM
Local storm report, May 20, 9:04 PM CDT, 4 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
904 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0858 PM     FLASH FLOOD      6 E ALTAMONT            37.19N 95.19W
05/20/2019                   LABETTE            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 59 NORTHWEST OF OSWEGO AROUND
            8 INCHES DEEP FOR 1/8 OF A MILE

&&

MWM
Local storm report, May 20, 9:06 PM CDT, 4 hours 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
906 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0905 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CHETOPA                 37.04N 95.09W
05/20/2019                   Labette            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 166 AT CHETOPA

&&

MWM
Local storm report, May 20, 9:30 PM CDT, 4 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
930 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0930 PM     HEAVY RAIN       9 N WELLINGTON          37.40N 97.40W
05/20/2019  M2.82 INCH       SUMNER             KS   PUBLIC

&&
Local storm report, May 20, 9:53 PM CDT, 4 hours 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
953 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     TSTM WND DMG     ERIE                    37.57N 95.24W
05/20/2019                   NEOSHO             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DELAYED REPORT. ROOF DAMAGE REPORT DOWN POWER LINES.

&&

METZGER
Local storm report, May 21, 12:57 AM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1257 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0404 PM     HEAVY RAIN       CHAUTAUQUA              37.02N 96.18W
05/20/2019  M2.12 INCH       CHAUTAUQUA         KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            2.12 INCHES OF RAIN SINCE 7 AM.

0410 PM     FLOOD            WILLOWDALE              37.52N 98.30W
05/20/2019                   KINGMAN            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            A PAIR OF CREEKS ARE FLOWING OUT OF THEIR
            BANKS.

0510 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 W WHITEWATER          37.96N 97.17W
05/20/2019  M2.15 INCH       HARVEY             KS   NWS EMPLOYEE

0515 PM     HEAVY RAIN       6 SSW WALDO             39.05N 98.84W
05/20/2019  M1.57 INCH       RUSSELL            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAIN SINCE THIS MORNING.

0515 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 ESE LUCAS             39.04N 98.49W
05/20/2019  M3.60 INCH       RUSSELL            KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            HEAVY RAIN SINCE THIS MORNING.

0543 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 S ROSE HILL           37.51N 97.13W
05/20/2019  M3.30 INCH       BUTLER             KS   PUBLIC

            REPLAYED VIA KAKE MEDIA.

0600 PM     HEAVY RAIN       SOUTH HAVEN             37.05N 97.40W
05/20/2019  M2.95 INCH       SUMNER             KS   PUBLIC

            REPLAYED VIA KAKE MEDIA.

0602 PM     FLASH FLOOD      5 E DOWNTOWN WICHITA    37.69N 97.25W
05/20/2019                   SEDGWICK           KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            CITY OF WICHITA REPROTS SECTIONS OF TRIG
            STREET JUST SOUTH OF US-54/KELLOGG HAS BEEN
            WASHED OUT.

0602 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ARKANSAS CITY           37.07N 97.04W
05/20/2019  M2.92 INCH       COWLEY             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MEASURED RAINFALL SINCE 6AM THIS MORNING.

0602 PM     HEAVY RAIN       STRONG CITY             38.40N 96.54W
05/20/2019  M1.36 INCH       CHASE              KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MEASURED SINCE 6AM THIS MORNING.

0602 PM     FLOOD            6 SW MOUNDRIDGE         38.15N 97.60W
05/20/2019                   HARVEY             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            AREAS OF W DUTCH ROAD ARE FLOODED AND ARE
            NOT PASSABLE.

0602 PM     FLOOD            7 NNE BURRTON           38.11N 97.61W
05/20/2019                   HARVEY             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SECTIONS OF NW 60TH STREET IS FLOODED AND
            ARE NOT PASSABLE.

0614 PM     FLOOD            MOUNDRIDGE              38.20N 97.52W
05/20/2019                   MCPHERSON          KS   PUBLIC

            SOME COUNTY ROADS AROUND MOUNDRIDGE ARE
            IMPASSABLE DUE TO FLOODING.

0615 PM     HEAVY RAIN       SOUTH HUTCHINSON        38.03N 97.94W
05/20/2019  M2.04 INCH       RENO               KS   MESONET

            .

0615 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 N NASHVILLE           37.48N 98.43W
05/20/2019  M3.00 INCH       KINGMAN            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            HEAVY RAIN MEASURED SINCE THIS MORNING.

0615 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WEST WICHITA            37.69N 97.46W
05/20/2019  M1.87 INCH       SEDGWICK           KS   PUBLIC

            RAIN SINCE THIS MORNING.

0619 PM     HEAVY RAIN       MOUNDRIDGE              38.20N 97.51W
05/20/2019  M2.92 INCH       MCPHERSON          KS   MESONET

0628 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 SW NORTH NEWTON       38.06N 97.36W
05/20/2019  M2.29 INCH       HARVEY             KS   MESONET

0628 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 SW NORTH NEWTON       38.06N 97.36W
05/20/2019  M2.29 INCH       HARVEY             KS   MESONET

            MESONET STATION CW7628 NEWTON.

0635 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ROSE HILL               37.57N 97.13W
05/20/2019  M3.80 INCH       BUTLER             KS   PUBLIC

            TOTAL SINCE MIDNIGHT AND PUBLIC REPORT VIA
            TWITTER.

0635 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NNW EUREKA            37.85N 96.30W
05/20/2019  M2.19 INCH       GREENWOOD          KS   AWOS

0639 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 W BOLTON              37.18N 95.84W
05/20/2019  E60 MPH          MONTGOMERY         KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            .

0650 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 S SEDAN               37.11N 96.18W
05/20/2019                   CHAUTAUQUA         KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            COOPERATIVE OBSERVER REPORTS A THREE TO FOUR
            INCH TREE LIMB IS DOWN ON HIGHWAY 99 SOUTH
            OF SEDAN. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

0651 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 ESE MULVANE           37.47N 97.21W
05/20/2019                   SUMNER             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            119TH E STREET AT GREENWICH ROAD FLOODED.

0700 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ARKANSAS CITY           37.07N 97.04W
05/20/2019  M3.60 INCH       COWLEY             KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            TOTAL SO FAR TODAY.

0709 PM     TSTM WND DMG     INDEPENDENCE            37.23N 95.71W
05/20/2019                   MONTGOMERY         KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS THREE TO FOUR INCH
            TREE LIMBS DOWN AND AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL
            POLES.

0711 PM     FLASH FLOOD      INDEPENDENCE            37.23N 95.71W
05/20/2019                   MONTGOMERY         KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            6 TO 12 INCHES OF WATER OVER MAIN STREET IN
            INDEPENDENCE.

0711 PM     FLASH FLOOD      ELK FALLS               37.37N 96.19W
05/20/2019                   ELK                KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS AREAS OF US-160 ARE NOW FLOODED AND
            IS NOW CLOSED.

0717 PM     FLASH FLOOD      INDEPENDENCE            37.23N 95.71W
05/20/2019                   MONTGOMERY         KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE RESCUES
            FROM STRANDED VEHICLES.

0717 PM     FLOOD            1 N PEABODY             38.18N 97.11W
05/20/2019                   MARION             KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED FLOODING ALONG
            NIGHTHAWK NORTH OF PEABODY TO 190TH STREET.
            THERE IS FLOODING NEAR HILLSBORO AS WELL AS
            LOST SPRINGS. INDIGO WHICH RUNS SOUTH OF
            HILLSBORO TO HIGHWAY 50 ALSO HAS WATER OVER
            THE ROAD.

0730 PM     TSTM WND GST     5 S CHANUTE             37.60N 95.46W
05/20/2019  E60 MPH          NEOSHO             KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            WINDS WERE REALLY KNOCKING THE CAR AROUND
            WITH ESTIMATED SPEEDS OF 55 TO 60 MPH.

0730 PM     TSTM WND DMG     ERIE                    37.57N 95.24W
05/20/2019                   NEOSHO             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DELAYED REPORT. ROOF DAMAGE REPORT DOWN
            POWER LINES.

0730 PM     TSTM WND DMG     STARK                   37.69N 95.14W
05/20/2019                   NEOSHO             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER POLES SNAPPED IN THE STARK AREA. POWER
            LINES DOWN. DELAYED REPORT.

0740 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 NE ERIE               37.62N 95.18W
05/20/2019                   NEOSHO             KS   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS A FIFTH WHEELER
            TURNED OVER AND POOL DECK IS GONE AT 190TH
            AND VICTORY.

0744 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SW EL DORADO          37.80N 96.88W
05/20/2019  E60 MPH          BUTLER             KS   MESONET

            WAKE LOW WINDS MEASURED NEAR EL DORADO FROM
            MESONET SITE.

0746 PM     HEAVY RAIN       TOWANDA                 37.80N 97.00W
05/20/2019  M3.90 INCH       BUTLER             KS   PUBLIC

            RAIN TOTAL THUS FAR TODAY SENT VIA TWITTER.

0749 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WELLINGTON              37.27N 97.40W
05/20/2019  M3.04 INCH       SUMNER             KS   PUBLIC

            PICTURE SENT VIA TWITTER OF 3.04 INCHES OF
            RAIN THAT HAS FALLEN TODAY.

0751 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 NW HARPER             37.34N 98.09W
05/20/2019  M2.00 INCH       HARPER             KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAINFALL SINCE THIS MORNING.

0843 PM     FLOOD            LINCOLN                 39.04N 98.15W
05/20/2019                   LINCOLN            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS THAT PARTS OF MAIN
            STREET IS FLOODED BY THE PARK.

0844 PM     FLASH FLOOD      6 ENE EUREKA            37.86N 96.19W
05/20/2019                   GREENWOOD          KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER IS FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 99.

0844 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 S CLIMAX              37.66N 96.22W
05/20/2019                   GREENWOOD          KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER IS FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 99.

0849 PM     FLOOD            2 S LYONS               38.32N 98.20W
05/20/2019                   RICE               KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            K-14 IS NOW CLOSED FROM SOUTH OF LYONS TO
            STERLING DUE TO FLOODING FROM THE ARKANSAS
            RIVER.

0858 PM     FLASH FLOOD      6 E ALTAMONT            37.19N 95.19W
05/20/2019                   LABETTE            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 59 NORTHWEST OF
            OSWEGO AROUND 8 INCHES DEEP FOR 1/8 OF A
            MILE.

0905 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CHETOPA                 37.04N 95.09W
05/20/2019                   LABETTE            KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER HIGHWAY 166 AT CHETOPA.

0930 PM     HEAVY RAIN       9 N WELLINGTON          37.40N 97.40W
05/20/2019  M2.82 INCH       SUMNER             KS   PUBLIC

            .

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 7:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTLabette, Neosho55 min
May 20, 7:10 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTMontgomery3 hr
May 20, 7:18 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningICTButler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harvey and 2 more64 min
May 20, 7:25 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTAllen, Chase, Greenwood, Marion, Woodson16 hr
May 20, 7:58 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTLabette3 hr
May 20, 10:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTButler11 hr
May 20, 10:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTButler5 hr
May 21, 2:41 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTAllen, Neosho8 hr
May 21, 4:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley50 min
May 21, 4:47 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTLabette, Montgomery6 hr
May 21, 4:53 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTButler, Cowley5 hr
May 21, 5:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua, Elk41 min
May 21, 6:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMontgomery, Wilson45 min
May 21, 9:46 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTMcPherson, Saline24 hr
May 21, 11:07 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTAllen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 13 more24 hr
May 21, 12:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarper, Kingman46 min
May 21, 1:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRice30 min
May 21, 1:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTKingman28 min
May 21, 1:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTEllsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Saline55 min
May 21, 2:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMcPherson, Saline59 min
May 21, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTMcPherson, Marion47 min
May 21, 3:10 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTBarton, Rice18 hr
May 21, 3:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton49 min
May 21, 3:14 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTSaline18 hr
May 21, 3:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTReno, Rice61 min
May 21, 3:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTEllsworth, McPherson, Rice, Saline25 min
May 21, 4:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLincoln21 min
May 21, 4:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTReno33 min
May 21, 4:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMcPherson30 min
May 21, 4:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLincoln24 min
May 21, 4:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTReno34 min
May 21, 4:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSaline26 min
May 21, 4:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRussell35 min
May 21, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRice30 min
May 21, 5:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTSaline37 min
May 21, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMcPherson30 min
May 21, 5:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSedgwick29 min
May 21, 5:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarvey37 min
May 21, 5:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRussell25 min
May 21, 5:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton24 min
May 21, 5:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTRussell35 min
May 21, 5:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton24 min
May 21, 6:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTEllsworth22 min
May 21, 6:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLincoln37 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.