May 28, 2019
Scattered severe thunderstorms developed across Central & South-Central Kansas in the evening. Although the thunderstorms were low-end severe with hail around quarter-sized & gusts around 52 knots, one severe thunderstorm spawned a strong tornado in Russell County. This tornado began in Northern Russell County then crossed the border into Osborne County. Fortunately, the tornado remained in rural areas as it reached one half mile wide. Had it struck a community, it's very likely it would've caus
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 826651). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Butler County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.