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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Smith Center, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Smith Center, KS from June 19, 1956 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Smith Center, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Smith Center, KS

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to Golf Ball size hail in Smith Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
4:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA FACEBOOK. TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Harlan, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2021
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OFFICIAL NWS OBSERVER REPORTS PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN SMITH CENTER... KS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FB REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
2.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT WITH PICTURE OF LARGE HAILSTONE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2021
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2019
4:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SMITH CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.25″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.50″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2018
2:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS COVERING THE GROUND. THE DURATION OF THE HAIL EVENT WAS 6 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2018
2:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smith Center, KS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Smith Center, KS

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83 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Smith Center, KS
61 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Smith Center, KS
60 mph
May 17, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
60 mph
Aug 10, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Riverton, KS
62 mph
Jul 20, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports vis social media of tree damage in Smith Center... heavy rain causing street flooding and power out to about 200f the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center, KS
79 mph
May 2, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
UNK mph
May 2, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports a tree and some branches down in town... along with damage to a store sign.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center, KS
68 mph
May 2, 2024
5:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
61 mph
Jul 11, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook photo of a small tree or a large branch that fell onto a vehicle. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center, KS
59 mph
May 9, 2023
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
60 mph
May 8, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
61 mph
Sep 21, 2022
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Center Airport, KS
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Smith Center, KS

13 reports
EF0 category
Apr 12, 2015
5:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 rated tornado occurred north-northeast of Smith Center, KS. Damage was mainly limited to minor roof damage on an outbuilding, and the path was most likely intermittent. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 75 mph. A combination of radar data, storm survey, photos, and personal accounts were used to determine the approximate location and time of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.1 N Smith Center, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down north of Bellaire. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 75 MPH, but this tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.76 S Cora, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
5:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in open land northwest of Smith Center and was only on the ground for a few minutes. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 75 mph, but this tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.72 NW Smith Center, KS
F0 category
May 5, 2002
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another short lived tornado in northern Smith county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Thornburg, KS
F0 category
Apr 10, 2001
11:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Cora, KS
F0 category
Jun 13, 1998
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Thornburg, KS
F1 category
May 8, 1993
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the Thornburg area and damaged a church before moving out across open country and dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Thornburg, KS
F0 category
May 8, 1993
2:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down over open county and remained over open country until it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Smith Center, KS
F0 category
May 7, 1993
5:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado remained over open country until it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Smith Center, KS
F1 category
Mar 13, 1990
4:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
May 11, 1982
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
May 30, 1971
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
May 25, 1965
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith Center, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Smith Center, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,585
Households682
Housing units805
Income
Median household income$53,963
$100k+ households29.5%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached694
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily60
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share86.2%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share10.8%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied541
Renter-occupied141
Vacant units123
Home value & age
Median home value$84,600
Owner homes $300k+3.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share81.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars655
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Smith Center have on record?

Our records show 92 hail, 76 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Smith Center, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Smith Center?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Smith Center, KS is 3.00″. It was reported near Smith Center, KS on August 6, 1987.

A storm report showed up near my home in Smith Center — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Smith Center and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Smith Center — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Smith Center address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Smith Center — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Smith Center address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Smith Center — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Smith Center, KS, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Smith Center, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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