Hail HistoryHail history for Smith County, KS
118 hail reports in Smith County since 2006 on 67 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 9, 2014.
Recent hail in Smith County
No hail was reported in Smith County in the last two years.
Hail days in Smith County by year
When hail season peaks in Smith County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Smith County
88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Smith County since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 83 mph, a measured | Smith Center 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Bellaire, Lebanon 4 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Lebanon 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lebanon 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Smith Center Airport, Cora 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Cedar 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 62 mph, a estimat | Smith Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Cora 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2024 | 79 mph, a measured | Smith Center Airport, Athol 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 61 mph, a measured | Smith Center Airport, Lebanon 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Smith County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).