Smith County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Has it hailed in Smith County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 36 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 59 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 23 high-wind reports with gusts up to 83 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in November 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Smith County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Smith County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Smith County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, September 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 83 mph
“Personal Weather station reports gust to 83mph. (GID)”
“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Phillipsburg around 700 PM CDT. Agra around 715 PM CDT.”
- Wind 83 mph 3 SE Smith Center SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 SW Smith Center SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Riverton, or 34 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Red Cloud and Inavale.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bellaire, or 31 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lebanon around 450 AM CDT.”
“At 638 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Montrose to near Ionia to near Portis. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 59 mph 8 N Bellaire SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 147 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Tipton, or 17 miles west of Beloit, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Glen Elder around 155 AM CDT.”
“At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prairie View to Portis. Movement was north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Kensington, Agra, Long Island, Gaylord, Harlan, and Cedar around 150 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area to Hollinger to 7 miles north of Phillipsburg. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 125 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Miller to near Heartwell to 9 miles south of Inavale. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“At 1207 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lebanon, or 31 miles northwest of Beloit, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Esbon around 1215 AM CDT.”
- Wind 60 mph 2 WSW Lebanon SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Athol, or 23 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1235 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Logan to near Stockton to Luray. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Lebanon, or 40 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.75" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Hildreth to near Riverton. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hollinger to 11 miles south of Harlan County Dam to near Gaylord. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Victor to near Downs to Woodston. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 1215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Agra to near Phillipsburg to 8 miles south of Speed. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 433 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Franklin, or 23 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 338 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Naponee, or 20 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Randall to near Natoma. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Cawker City, Glen Elder, and Randall around 750 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" Gaylord SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 N Portis SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Bellaire, or 35 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Inavale.”
“At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harlan, or 33 miles west of Beloit, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bellaire.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Odessa to near Hildreth to near Bloomington to 9 miles south of Naponee to Phillipsburg. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bertrand to near Atlanta to near Woodruff to 7 miles south of Almena. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lebanon, or 32 miles northwest of Beloit, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Esbon around 450 PM CDT. Burr Oak around 500 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
- Wind 65 mph 1 ENE Kensington SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Smith Center Airport SPC verified report
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“Hail covering the ground. Reported nickel size or slightly larger. Time estimated from radar. (GID)”
“At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Inavale to 9 miles north of Lebanon. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Red Cloud around 1235 PM CDT. Cowles around 1245 PM CDT.”
- Hail 1" 5 NE Harlan SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1024 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Downs, or 23 miles west of Beloit, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cawker City around 1030 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 210 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athol, or 22 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Smith, southwestern Webster and southeastern Franklin Counties.”
“At 128 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kirwin, or 16 miles southeast of Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cedar around 140 AM CDT. Athol around 145 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY INTO TONIGHT... WINDS...This afternoon into this evening, out of the south to southwest, sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting up to around 25 to 30 MPH. Then after midnight tonight into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”
“WINDS...Today into this evening, out of the south to southwest...sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting 20 to 30 MPH. After midnight tonight night into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Saturday into Early Sunday Morning... WINDS...On Saturday into Saturday evening, out of the south to southwest...sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting 20 to 30 MPH. After midnight Saturday night into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...North to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may damage trees. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...North-northwest winds sustained 30 to 40 MPH, and gusting 50 to 60 MPH. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may damage trees. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Sustained north-northwest winds at least 30 to 40 MPH, with frequent gusts at least 50 to 60 MPH. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could damage trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... WINDS...Southwest turning more west through the afternoon. Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across areas mainly west of Highway 281. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly.”
- Wind 50 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WINDS...From the northwest sustained as high as 35 to 45 MPH, with gusts 55 to 65 MPH. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds sustained as high as 35 to 45 mph, with gusts 55 to 65 MPH. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very strong winds could cause damage to trees. Localized power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Smith County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Smith County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in November 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 59 severe weather events in Smith County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Smith County recently?
Yes — 36 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Smith County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.