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Hail history for Smithville, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithville on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 30, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Smithville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Liberty Mitchell Airport, Ks City Intl. Airport, Smithville 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Smithville |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.25 in half dollar | Mecca, Trimble 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Smithville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Smithville by year
When hail season peaks near Smithville
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Smithville
Apr 30, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ks City Intl. Airport (10 mi from Smithville)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell at the Kansas City International Airport, between 0741 and 0746 am CST. Hail had a very spiky and aggregate appearance. No damage was observed.Jun 19, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Platte City (10 mi from Smithville)
Mar 6, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Paradise (4 mi from Smithville)
May 10, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bigham Hgt (9 mi from Smithville)
Sep 27, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Smithville (1 mi from Smithville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | Hoover 5 mi from Smithville |
| Apr 16, 2024 | EF1 | Paradise 3 mi from Smithville |
| Jul 29, 2020 | EF0 | Smithville 1 mi from Smithville |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF2 | Smithville 3 mi from Smithville |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF2 | Trimble 5 mi from Smithville |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | Liberty Mitchell Airport 8 mi from Smithville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithville
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithville since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 8, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ferrelview 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | damage reported | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Trimble 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Barry 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Nashua 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Ks City Intl. Airport, Ferrelview, Smithville 7 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Smithville, Platte City, Nashua 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Smithville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Smithville, Liberty Mitchell Airport 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 Smithville; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Smithville.
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