Hail in Smith County, Kansas
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Smith County on 65 days since October 2020. That is more than 91% of US counties. It ranks 40 of 105 in Kansas.
The largest radar estimate was 4.8 inches on July 16, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 12, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2023 | 4.8 in |
| June 12, 2022 | 3.1 in |
| May 9, 2023 | 3 in |
| July 31, 2024 | 2.95 in |
| September 19, 2025 | 2.7 in |
| June 28, 2023 | 2.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 25 hail reports since October 2020, and 38 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Kansas
- Ford County: 120 days
- Thomas County: 110 days
- Logan County: 92 days
- Gove County: 88 days
- Gray County: 87 days
- Cheyenne County: 85 days