Thunderstorms developed across south-central Kansas during the morning hours of June 3rd and slowly moved to the northeast. Additional rounds of thunderstorms developed and trained across portions of south-central and southeast Kansas.
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The episode as NWS ICT wrote it up.
Thunderstorms developed across south-central Kansas during the morning hours of June 3rd and slowly moved to the northeast. Additional rounds of thunderstorms developed and trained across portions of south-central and southeast Kansas. Numerous reports of flash-flooding were observed across the area with significant flooding across Sedgwick and Butler counties.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 3, 2:20 AM CST, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS 320 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered to numerous showers/storms through this evening. A handful of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, along with areas of heavy rainfall and increased flooding concerns, mainly along and east-southeast of the KS Turnpike. - Additional off-and-on shower/storm chances late Wednesday night through the weekend, although uncertainty remains high surrounding finer details. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 320 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025 TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING: Scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms will continue across the region today through this evening, as a potent upper low approaches from the southwest, and a strong cold front moves in from the northwest, amidst a moist and weakly/uncapped airmass. Isolated instances of marginally severe storms are possible this morning, but thinking greater chances will hold off until early afternoon and persist through the evening, mainly along and east-southeast of the KS Turnpike, as instability increases ahead of the approaching cold front. The combination of modest to strong instability and weak to modest deep layer shear should support mostly a damaging wind threat (60-70 mph winds) with the strongest activity, although could see isolated instances of large hail (likely no larger than half-dollars) due to the magnitude of buoyancy. Any hail threat would likely be earlier in the event before numerous cell mergers encourages mostly upscale growth. Additionally, the strong forcing in conjunction with anomalously high precipitable waters and mid/upper flow nearly parallel to the frontal zone will also support areas of heavy rainfall and localized flooding concerns, mainly this afternoon-evening from roughly the KS Turnpike on east-southeast. 1-3 inch rainfall amounts are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Widespread extreme rainfall amounts (e.g. greater than 3-4 inches) are unlikely though given the relatively fast-moving nature of the cold front. Nevertheless, since soils are still fairly saturated from recent heavy rainfall, rises in rivers/streams are likely, with the greatest potential for river/stream levels reaching or exceeding flood stage over southeast Kansas. The flood watch currently in place looks good, with no plans of expanding at this time. LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Deterministic and ensemble consensus continues to support a low-predictability pattern setting up by mid to late week through the weekend, with off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms across the region. The culprits will be various low-amplitude shortwaves interacting with a wobbly frontal zone across the region, amidst anomalously high precipitable waters. A seasonable combination of instability and deep layer shear will support off-and-on severe weather chances, with the anomalous PWs supporting locally heavy rainfall and potential flooding concerns. Stay tuned as we continue to refine forecast details in the coming days. TEMPERATURES: A rather significant cool down is expected from northwest to southeast today in wake of the strong cold front, with temperatures likely falling into the 50s and 60s behind the front. Below average temperatures will continue Wednesday, with daytime highs in the 70s likely. A slow warm up back closer to average is expected through late week and into next weekend, with off-and-on chances for showers/storms likely preventing widespread above average temperatures. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1201 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025 Thunderstorms and residual showers will persist throughout the night and into the morning hours Tuesday. A frontal boundary will move into the area and shift winds to the north. MVFR/IFR ceilings are expected in the wake of this boundary, with potential clearing back to VFR in central KS toward the end of the period. && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch from 7 AM CDT this morning through Wednesday morning for KSZ053-069>072-092>096-098>100. && DISCUSSION...ADK AVIATION...JWK
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS 345 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-040845- 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- 345 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Kansas, South Central Kansas, and Southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will persist across the region today through this evening. A handful of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, capable of 65 mph winds and quarter size hail, along with areas of heavy rainfall and localized flooding. The greatest potential will be generally along and southeast of the Kansas Turnpike between 1 PM and 11 PM. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible from late Wednesday night through the weekend. Stay tuned as we continue to refine forecast details in the coming days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Reports of severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flooding are always greatly appreciated.
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
204 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1201 AM Lightning 3 SE Mulvane 37.45N 97.21W
06/03/2025 Sumner KS Fire Dept/Rescue
Lightning strike likely the cause of a house
fire in Mulvane at North Greenwich and E
132nd Ct N. Likely occurred around midnight.
No injuries.
&&Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
225 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
KSZ049-030745-
Saline-
225 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Saline
County through 245 AM CDT
...
At 225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Cambria, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Salina, Gypsum, and New Cambria.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between mile markers 87 and 95.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 249 and 266.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3896 9737 3863 9737 3875 9762 3896 9774
TIME...MOT...LOC 0725Z 240DEG 25KT 3884 9752
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TOPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
302 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
KSZ082-030830-
Kingman-
302 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Kingman
County through 330 AM CDT
...
At 302 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Isabel, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cunningham and Nashville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 9846 3772 9847 3774 9845 3773 9842
3768 9823 3755 9808 3738 9830
TIME...MOT...LOC 0802Z 217DEG 35KT 3744 9850
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TOPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
329 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
KSZ067-082-030915-
Reno-Kingman-
329 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Reno
and Kingman Counties through 415 AM CDT
...
At 329 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Kingman, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kingman, Pretty Prairie, and Arlington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3743 9814 3761 9839 3792 9817 3789 9796
3774 9775 3773 9781 3768 9781
TIME...MOT...LOC 0829Z 217DEG 27KT 3759 9823
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
TOPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
352 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
KSZ067-082-083-091-092-030930-
Reno-Harper-Sumner-Sedgwick-Kingman-
352 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Reno,
western Sedgwick, northeastern Harper, eastern Kingman and
northwestern Sumner Counties through 430 AM CDT
...
At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Kingman to 6 miles
northwest of Argonia. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Goddard, Cheney, Haven, Garden Plain, Mount Hope, Andale, Norwich,
and Viola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 9809 3802 9771 3800 9770 3791 9770
3791 9765 3756 9744 3730 9787
TIME...MOT...LOC 0852Z 220DEG 36KT 3768 9802 3734 9785
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
TOPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
426 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
KSZ068-069-083-031000-
Butler-Harvey-Sedgwick-
426 AM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Sedgwick,
south central Harvey and west central Butler Counties through 500 AM
CDT
...
At 425 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles north of Clearwater, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wichita, Andover, Haysville, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire,
Goddard, Maize, Clearwater, Sedgwick, Towanda, Colwich, Benton,
Garden Plain, Downtown Wichita, Kechi, Eastborough, West Wichita,
East Wichita, and Eisenhower National Airport.
This includes Interstate 135 near mile marker 25.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 9771 3799 9739 3781 9698 3747 9749
3748 9751
TIME...MOT...LOC 0925Z 220DEG 36KT 3757 9749
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TOPThe Wichita radar (KICT), 60 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 09:37 UTC.
6 flash flood, 3 hail, 2 flood, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Delayed report that was measured at a Kansas State Mesonet site.
Flooding reported across the town of Florence specifically around Doyle Creek and Main Street.
Flooding reported at the intersection of Colby and Main Street.
Vehicles stuck in high water near the intersection of Main and Emporia. Broadway was closed from 69th to 125th Street North. A small sedan was washed off of the roadway and in the ditch.
Numerous reports of significant flash flooding were reported across portions of Butler County. These reports included, but not limited to, the following road closures: Kansas Highway 77 at McCollum, Highway 254 in El Dorado and Prairie Creek Road near Benton. Many other side streets and roads across Butler County were also impassible especially in El Dorado. In addition to the road closures, numerous reports of stalled vehicles due to high water were reported across many areas of the county. Homes were evacuated on the north and southwest side of El Dorado due to rapidly rising flood waters. Flooding on area roadways and into homes impacted the Wagon Wheel neighborhood near Santa Fe Lake. A total of 240 homes and businesses were impacted in the county with damage to county roadways as well resulting in $4 million infrastructure damages.
Numerous reports of significant flash flooding were reported across portions of Sedgwick County. These reports included but not limited to the following road closures: several stretches of Kellogg in the Wichita metro area and the intersection of 13th Street and Webb. Many other side streets and roads across metro Wichita and the county were impassible. In addition to the road closures, numerous reports of stalled vehicles due to high water were reported across many areas of metro Wichita and county. Multiple homes and apartments had water enter them due to rapidly rising flood waters.
Fire department reported street flooding in Potwin and Butler Road approximately 3 miles south of Whitewater which was impassible.
State highway K-58 east of Madison was closed due to flooding. A vehicle was reported stalled in Madison due to high water. The occupants were rescued.
The westbound lane of Highway 54 was flooded at Jay Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Kansas in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Kansas, June 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1277416, 1277417, 1277418, 1277419, 1277420, 1277421, 1279827, 1277423, 1279818, 1277422, 1277424, 1279824.