May 23, 2014
Numerous thunderstorms produced large hail, strong winds, very heavy rains & one tornado over South-Central & Southeast Kansas. The thunderstorms began in the afternoon of the 22nd & continued until late at night on the 24th. Although the thunderstorms produced large hail early in the event, the greatest hazard of all was extensive & prolonged flooding as the thunderstorms became prolific heavy rain-producers.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 512790). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.