Smith County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Smith County, KS right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,163 alerts that included Smith County, roughly 116 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (345 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 16, 2024. 44 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Smith County alert history
Alert events that included Smith County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 345 | 25 | September 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 123 | 13 | September 14, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 105 | 14 | November 7, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 104 | 16 | May 17, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 76 | 2 | March 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 62 | 9 | May 17, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 49 | 8 | September 8, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 29 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 28 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 27 | 6 | October 1, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 23 | 2 | October 17, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 22 | 4 | September 30, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 21 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 20 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 20 | 0 | March 19, 2025 |
| Tornado Watch | 18 | 3 | June 8, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 18 | 2 | September 30, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 2 | October 17, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 10 | 0 | February 12, 2025 |
| Blizzard Warning | 9 | 0 | March 19, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 9 | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 0 | June 22, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 7 | 0 | April 16, 2024 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 6 | 0 | February 18, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | July 25, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 4 | 0 | February 18, 2025 |
| Dust Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | May 15, 2025 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | January 15, 2017 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 18, 2024 |
Tornado history in Smith County
44 tornadoes have been recorded in Smith County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 55 of 105 counties in Kansas. The most recent was on April 16, 2024 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Smith County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1957 | F3 | Smith County | 14.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | Smith County | 5.7 mi | 1,580 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 15, 1957 | F3 | Smith County | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 25, 1973 | F2 | Smith County | 27.9 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 13, 1973 | F2 | Smith County | 17.2 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2024 | EF0 | Smith County | 6.8 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 26, 2016 | EF0 | Smith County | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 12, 2015 | EF0 | Smith County | 1.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | Smith County | 5.7 mi | 1,580 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF0 | Smith County | 0 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Smith County
- Population: 3,541 (2024 estimate)
- State: Kansas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 020183 (how to use it)