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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Smith County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Smith County, KS from June 4, 1955 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 66967 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
289
Wind Reports
173
Tornado Reports
43
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Smith County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Smith County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Portis, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaylord, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covering the ground. Reported nickel size or slightly larger. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Harlan, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2025
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos and video on social media of dime to quarter sized hail near Athol. Hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Athol, KS
1.50″ hail
Oct 21, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report in extreme northern Smith County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 N Athol, KS
1.25″ hail
Oct 21, 2024
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported half dollar sized hail with a photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Athol, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: social media report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lebanon, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Lebanon, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
3:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Lebanon, KS
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, 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
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Cedar, KS
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Kensington, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of golf ball size hail that broke windows on home and vehicle and damaged vinyl siding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Cedar, KS
1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of Ping Pong ball hail in Cedar... KS. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of hail ranging in size from peas to golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kensington, 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 Smith County

30 reports
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83 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, 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 County, 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
55 mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KSDOT Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lebanon, KS
51 mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kansas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lebanon, KS
59 mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Bellaire, KS
59 mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Bellaire, KS
60 mph
Jul 31, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KSU Mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Lebanon, KS
60 mph
May 17, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, 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
65 mph
May 17, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated from smith county fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Kensington, KS
58 mph
Aug 10, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Bellaire, KS
60 mph
Aug 10, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, 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 County, 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
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video sent in from social media days after showing damage of several wooden power poles snapped. A second video was also sent in showing damage to a metal grain silo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Cedar, KS
62 mph
Jul 20, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Smith County, 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 County, 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
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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 Smith County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Apparent tornado debris signature developed on KUEX radar at this location and time. The TDS ended at about 0205 AM CDT in extreme southern Franklin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 N Athol, KS
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects location of previous tornado report from 13 N Athol. Apparent tornado debris signature developed on KUEX radar at this location and time. The TDS ended at about 0205 AM CDT in extreme southern Franklin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Athol, KS
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO REPORTED BY THE PUBLIC AND CONFIRMED WITH A PICTURE. TORNADO REMAINED IN THE GENERAL AREA FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. RATED AN EF0 WITH AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEED OF 70 MPH. NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Kensington, KS
EF0 category
Apr 12, 2015
5:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith County, 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
EF3 category
May 27, 2013
6:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado affected two counties in north central Kansas, touching down north of Lebanon in Smith County and lifting north of Esbon in Jewell County. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 140 MPH, with a maximum path width of 1580 yards. Along its path, this tornado caused minor to major tree damage, overturned irrigation pivots, snapped power poles and damaged or destroyed grain bins and outbuildings. Four homesteads suffered damage, with the hardest hit locations approximately 3 miles northeast of Lebanon in Smith County. Two homes in this area were heavily damaged or destroyed, with one losing its entire second level. This location also completely lost grain bins, a large outbuilding and newly constructed garage. One person suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from an area hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.58 N Lebanon, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith County, 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 County, 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
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2008
7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.22 ESE Harlan, KS
EF0 category
May 4, 2007
7:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in a field southeast of Gaylord. An off-duty NWS Employee reported a funnel cloud in the area. According to the Smith County Pioneer newspaper, the tornado damaged a center pivot system. The Pioneer also reported a man witnessed the pivot go up in the air along with other loose debris flying around. No other damage was reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SE Gaylord, KS
F0 category
Jun 23, 2003
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same law enforcement officer saw another brief tornado along Highway 8 northwest of Reamsville. Again, no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Reamsville, KS
F0 category
Jun 23, 2003
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado observed by a law enforcement officer and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NW Smith Center, KS
F0 category
May 5, 2002
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, 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
May 5, 2002
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado occurred in northern Smith county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Reamsville, KS
F0 category
Apr 10, 2001
11:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, 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
Apr 10, 2001
11:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Smith County, KS
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Entered from Osborne county and exited to Jewell county
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Dispatch, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Smith County

Smith Center, KS 181
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Lebanon, KS 101
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Kensington, KS 73
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Gaylord, KS 54
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Athol, KS 43
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Smith County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,579
Households1,578
Housing units2,023
Income
Median household income$57,024
$100k+ households34.4%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,829
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily92
Large multifamily39
Mobile homes50
Housing mix
Single-family share90.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,310
Renter-occupied268
Vacant units445
Home value & age
Median home value$91,000
Owner homes $300k+6.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1954
Older-home share85.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,527
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Smith County

66967 175
Smith Center, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
66952 109
Lebanon, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
66951 95
Kensington, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67623 88
Alton, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67430 63
Cawker City, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67437 58
Downs, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67638 47
Gaylord, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
66932 33
Athol, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67474 26
Portis, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67628 12
Cedar, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 289 hail, 173 wind, and 43 tornado reports in Smith County, 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 County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Smith County is 4.00″. It was reported near Gaylord, KS on May 29, 1991.

A storm report showed up near my home in Smith County — 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 County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Smith County — 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 County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Smith County — 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 County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Smith County — 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 County, KS, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Smith County, 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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