Tornado History
Smith Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Smith, Kansas. The records below identify 41 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $12.4M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Smith, Kansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 19 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Smith, Kansas with 0 deaths
1993 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 27.9 miles in Smith, Kansas
Widest tornado: 1,580.0 yards in Smith, Kansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 8, 1993
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Smith, Kansas, May is the most active month with 19 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1993 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1957 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1985 | F4 | Smith, Kansas | 10 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 15, 1957 | F3 | Smith, Kansas | 14.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 15, 1957 | F3 | Smith, Kansas | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | Smith, Kansas | 2.18 mi | 1580 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.4M |
| June 11, 1963 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1965 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 30, 1971 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 7.1 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 13, 1973 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 17.2 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 25, 1973 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 27.9 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1973 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 4.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 20, 1959 | F2 | Smith, Kansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 25, 1990 | F1 | Smith, Kansas | 22 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.