Pratt County, KS hail & severe wind history
308 storm reports on file for Pratt County between 2010-04-29 and 2026-04-25 — 156 hail and 152 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 18.1 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.
Hail reports
156
9.2 per year
Largest hail
2.5"
tennis ball size · 2026-04-25
Strongest gust
100 mph
87 kt · 2013-08-05
Reported damage
$538K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
101
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2011
77 reports
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Pratt County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 17:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .55 mi W of Iuka | A public report of golf ball sized hail. 1 inch hail was reported in the same area a few minutes prior. |
| 2026-04-25 17:30 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .55 mi W of Iuka | Pratt County dispatch reported 75 mph winds. |
| 2026-04-25 17:39 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .55 mi E of Pratt Muni Arpt | Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail near Pratt County Airport. |
| 2026-04-25 17:48 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | .55 mi E of Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt County EM reported tennis ball sized hail near the Pratt Airport. |
| 2026-04-25 17:50 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 3.56 mi WSW of Waldeck | Report from social media showed up to 2 inch hail measured up with a ruler. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2026-04-25 17:51 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 1.09 mi E of Pratt | Public reported 2 inch hail near the Pratt Community College. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2026-04-25 17:54 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.06 mi ESE of Pratt | Social media report of half-dollar sized hail at Pratt County Lake. |
| 2026-04-25 18:25 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 6.58 mi E of Sawyer | Public report half-dollar sized hail near Isabel Wetlands Wildlife Area. |
| 2026-04-14 20:04 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.5 mi N of Preston | A social media report of 1.5 inch hail. |
| 2025-09-17 19:19 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.09 mi W of Pratt | The emergency manager reported 1 inch hail. |
| 2025-08-11 01:09 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.15 mi S of Byers | The emergency manager reported blown down trees with an estimated 80 mph winds. |
| 2025-08-11 01:15 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | .69 mi N of Byers | A public report of 80 mph winds and trees down. |
| 2025-08-11 01:15 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | .69 mi N of Byers | A public report of 80 mph winds and trees down. |
| 2025-08-11 01:20 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.64 mi SE of Byers | Public report of large trees (3-4 in diameter) uprooted. Tops of other trees sheared off. |
| 2025-08-11 01:24 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 2.76 mi S of Pratt | Personal weather station Pratt County Landfill recorded a 71 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-08-11 01:35 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | AWOS station KPTT recorded a 62 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-07-21 20:47 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 2.76 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2025-06-14 05:30 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.76 mi S of Pratt | A report of estimated 65 mph winds come from the Public about 3 miles south of Pratt. |
| 2025-06-14 05:44 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 1.09 mi W of Preston | The report was from KKSPREST2 observation station. |
| 2025-05-25 05:07 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 2.76 mi S of Pratt | Pratt County Landfill recorded a 62 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-05-25 05:07 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.49 mi SSW of Pratt | Public report estimating 60 mph gusts south of Pratt. |
| 2025-05-25 05:18 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.15 mi NE of Cairo | Public estimated 60 mph wind northeast of Cairo with thunderstorms. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2025-03-03 22:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.15 mi NE of Cairo | Public report on social media mentioning nickel to quarter sized hail 1 1/2 miles northeast of Cairo. |
| 2024-09-21 14:54 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.76 mi S of Pratt | Mesonet site recorded a wind gust of 64 MPH. |
| 2024-07-31 20:50 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .88 mi NW of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-06-13 18:54 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .88 mi SE of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-06-09 00:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.34 mi SSW of Coats | A 70 mph wind gust reported. |
| 2024-06-08 23:45 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .88 mi SE of Coats | A 67 mph wind gust reported. |
| 2024-06-08 23:45 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .88 mi SW of Pratt | Picture on social media of tree uprooted. |
| 2024-06-08 23:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2024-06-07 22:22 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.87 mi S of Pratt | Wind gust of 65 mph. |
| 2024-05-19 17:50 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2024-05-19 17:55 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .69 mi S of Iuka | A wind gust of 75 mph was reported. |
| 2024-05-06 15:13 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.52 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-05-06 15:41 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.33 mi ENE of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-06 15:48 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.18 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-05-06 15:51 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.46 mi NNE of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-06 16:02 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1.78 mi WSW of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2024-05-06 16:03 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.64 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2023-07-16 18:25 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 2.29 mi WSW of Pratt | Four inch tree limbs broken just south of US 54 and Wes River Road. |
| 2023-07-16 18:42 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.19 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2023-07-16 19:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.59 mi WNW of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-06-27 21:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .69 mi N of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2023-05-09 17:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.82 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2023-05-09 17:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.82 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2023-05-09 18:30 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 1.76 mi SW of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-05-09 18:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | A tree tood down a powerline when it fell. |
| 2023-05-09 18:43 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2023-05-09 18:49 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-05-09 18:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.77 mi SE of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-04-14 18:48 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .88 mi NW of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2022-06-22 17:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.76 mi SW of Pratt Muni Arpt | A power pole was blown over and a tree was also blown over. |
| 2022-05-14 19:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.3 mi WSW of Coats | Wind gusts to 60 MPH was observed. |
| 2022-05-14 19:51 | Wind | 74 kt 85 mph | .69 mi N of Sawyer | A large tree was blown down. |
| 2021-10-12 23:40 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .69 mi N of Natrona | Winds were estimated to be 70 to 80 MPH. |
| 2021-08-07 21:15 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2021-07-31 17:59 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 4.29 mi NNW of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-07-31 18:13 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.19 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-06-25 17:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.83 mi W of Cullison | Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH. |
| 2021-04-06 21:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .55 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-04-06 21:56 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.64 mi W of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-04-06 22:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.64 mi W of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-04-06 22:10 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.74 mi W of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-03-12 03:47 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | .88 mi NW of Pratt | There were 24 power poles that were broken by the high wind. |
| 2021-03-12 03:55 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.19 mi W of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-21 17:43 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.69 mi NNE of Natrona | Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH. |
| 2020-06-21 17:48 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.19 mi W of Cullison | A camper was blown over along highway 54. |
| 2020-06-21 17:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.69 mi NNE of Natrona | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2020-06-21 17:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .69 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2020-06-21 18:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.09 mi W of Preston | Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH. |
| 2020-04-18 23:45 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1.78 mi WSW of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-09-24 16:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | .55 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-09-24 16:37 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.5 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2019-09-24 16:41 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.87 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-24 16:44 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2.82 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2019-09-24 16:54 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-09-24 17:34 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2019-09-24 17:35 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be gusting to 70 MPH. |
| 2019-09-24 17:37 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be gusting to 80 MPH. |
| 2019-09-24 17:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds of 70 MPH were estimated. |
| 2019-09-24 17:46 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.18 mi S of Pratt | Winds of 70 MPH were accompanied by quarter sized hail. |
| 2019-09-24 17:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi S of Pratt | Winds were also estimated to be 70 MPH. |
| 2019-09-24 17:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.76 mi NW of Sawyer | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-24 19:40 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .55 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-24 19:45 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2019-09-24 19:48 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-24 19:49 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.5 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-09-24 19:49 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.28 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-24 19:50 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2019-09-24 19:53 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2019-09-24 20:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2019-09-24 20:13 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.83 mi WSW of Coats | Winds were estimated to be gusting to 70 MPH. |
| 2019-08-25 02:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.5 mi N of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-08-13 19:54 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.01 mi SE of Hopewell | Winds were estimated at 60 MPH. |
| 2019-08-13 20:08 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.07 mi S of Springvale | Winds were estimated at 60 MPH. |
| 2019-08-13 20:35 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2019-06-15 22:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.02 mi SW of Sawyer | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-05-26 23:02 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .55 mi W of Cullison | Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH. |
| 2019-05-26 23:10 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 1.76 mi NE of Byers | A grain bin was destroyed by high wind. |
| 2019-05-26 23:15 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2019-05-26 23:20 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 5.28 mi NW of Preston | A large machine shed was destroyed. |
| 2019-05-26 23:20 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 2.82 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2019-05-21 16:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.29 mi ESE of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-05-18 17:42 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.9 mi E of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-05-18 17:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-05-06 22:43 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2018-07-29 00:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2018-06-22 18:52 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 0 mi N of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2018-06-22 18:54 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.21 mi SSE of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2018-06-22 19:02 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | .55 mi E of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2018-06-12 19:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.55 mi ENE of Hopewell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-02 14:10 | Wind | 78 kt 90 mph | 2.59 mi WNW of Cullison | Winds were estimated to be around 90 MPH. |
| 2018-05-02 14:12 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-02 14:20 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.09 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-02 14:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.76 mi NW of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-02 14:30 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Iuka | Roofs were blown off two buildings. |
| 2018-05-02 14:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2018-05-02 14:35 | Wind | 80 kt 92 mph | 0 mi N of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2018-05-02 14:39 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.35 mi WSW of Preston | Winds were estimated to be at least 70 MPH. |
| 2018-05-02 14:43 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .55 mi E of Pratt Muni Arpt | Four power poles were destroyed by the high wind. |
| 2018-05-02 14:48 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NW of Preston | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2017-07-13 16:40 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.18 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-15 18:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi NW of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-06-15 18:45 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.49 mi NNW of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-06-15 18:51 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.96 mi NNE of Preston | There was also 60 mph wind with the hail. |
| 2017-06-15 18:51 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.96 mi NNE of Preston | There was also golf ball sized hail with the high wind. |
| 2017-06-15 18:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.43 mi W of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-06-15 19:29 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .69 mi N of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-05-18 16:06 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.36 mi WSW of Coats | Winds were estimated to be 65 to 70 MPH. |
| 2017-05-18 16:08 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.21 mi SSE of Cullison | Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH. |
| 2017-05-18 16:13 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 2.74 mi E of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH. |
| 2017-05-18 16:14 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.09 mi W of Cairo | Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH. |
| 2017-05-18 16:17 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Large tree branches were broken by the high wind. |
| 2017-04-19 21:00 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | .55 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2017-03-28 16:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.29 mi WSW of Pratt | Heavy rainfall was also observed. |
| 2016-09-08 16:06 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 3.62 mi NNW of Coats | Winds were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2016-08-23 17:10 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.18 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2016-08-23 17:25 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.56 mi WSW of Waldeck | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-08-23 17:31 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.28 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2016-06-28 13:58 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.5 mi S of Cairo | The hail was mostly the size of nickels but a few were quarter sized. |
| 2016-06-28 14:26 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.78 mi ESE of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2016-06-28 14:49 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 1.3 mi ESE of Coats | There was some damage done to the siding of the home. |
| 2016-06-28 14:57 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.34 mi SSW of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-05-24 19:16 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Sawyer | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-05-24 20:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi SW of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2016-05-24 20:10 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .88 mi SW of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-24 20:16 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2016-04-05 18:13 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 1.64 mi E of Pratt | This report was relayed by Emergency Management. |
| 2016-03-07 19:28 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.82 mi ENE of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-03-07 19:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.59 mi ENE of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-06-11 16:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.64 mi NW of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-06-11 19:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2015-06-11 19:41 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.89 mi W of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-06-11 19:41 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.29 mi SSE of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-06-11 20:02 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.37 mi E of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-05-09 10:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.09 mi W of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2015-05-07 13:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.22 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-05-06 16:24 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 3.82 mi E of Byers | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-04-18 15:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.35 mi ENE of Hopewell | The ground was covered by the hail. |
| 2015-04-16 14:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.76 mi NE of Byers | The hail covered the ground and stripped leaves from trees. Most of the hail stones were pea to nickel sized. Also, 1.50 inches of rain fell at this location. |
| 2015-04-12 18:36 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Sawyer | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2015-04-02 22:22 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.07 mi ENE of Preston | Several pivot irrigation systems were overturned by the wind. |
| 2015-04-02 22:22 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 5.15 mi NE of Preston | A pivot irrigation system was overturned and a round hay bale was blown across the road. |
| 2014-07-14 14:52 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 2.19 mi W of Cullison | There were six to eight power poles snapped off along with 8 to 10 inch diametere tree branches broken. |
| 2014-07-14 15:22 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2014-07-14 15:31 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.64 mi E of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2014-05-11 20:00 | Wind | 74 kt 85 mph | .55 mi W of Cullison | Nine irrigation pivot sprinklers were blown over in the area. There was considerable tree damage. In addition an old barn was destroyed and two sheds were blown over a shelter belt of trees. Hail of unknown size destroyed the siding on the west side of one residence. |
| 2014-05-11 20:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .55 mi W of Cullison | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-05-11 20:05 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 1.78 mi WSW of Coats | A pivot irrigation sprinkler was overturned by the high wind. |
| 2014-05-11 20:24 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.01 mi NE of Waldeck | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-05-11 20:25 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.29 mi WSW of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-05-11 20:45 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1.49 mi SSW of Waldeck | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2013-08-05 19:35 | Wind | 87 kt 100 mph | 2.59 mi ENE of Cullison | The wind was estimated to be gusting to 100 MPH. The report was initially made by a storm spotter. Damage had not been reported at the time of the report. |
| 2013-08-05 19:50 | Wind | 87 kt 100 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Numerous power lines were blown down in and around Pratt. The entire city was without power as well as in Cullison and Iuka. Numerous trees were reported down from Cullison to Pratt. |
| 2013-08-05 19:52 | Wind | 71 kt 82 mph | .55 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-08-05 20:00 | Wind | 72 kt 83 mph | 2.74 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-08-05 20:08 | Wind | 78 kt 90 mph | 1.49 mi NNW of Iuka | Up to 12 inch diameter trees were reported to be blown down by the high wind at NW 10th and 70th Avenue. |
| 2013-08-05 20:09 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 1.09 mi W of Cairo | Winds were estimated to be at least 80 MPH. |
| 2013-08-02 17:56 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.83 mi WSW of Coats | The hail was dime to quarter sized. |
| 2013-08-02 17:56 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.83 mi WSW of Coats | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2013-08-02 18:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.83 mi WSW of Coats | Power lines were blown down and 2 to 3 inch diameter tree limbs were broken by the high wind. |
| 2013-08-02 18:11 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.96 mi NNE of Coats | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-08-02 18:27 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .55 mi W of Pratt | There was also a 53 MPH wind gust as the hail was falling. |
| 2013-08-02 18:43 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.09 mi W of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2013-06-27 16:55 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .55 mi W of Pratt | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH between Pratt and Coats. |
| 2013-06-27 17:04 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.53 mi SE of Cullison | Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. |
| 2013-05-30 08:10 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-29 14:00 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 2.59 mi WSW of Byers | Three sprinkler irrigation systems were overturned by the high wind in the vicinity. |
| 2013-05-23 06:30 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-19 16:23 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.83 mi ESE of Springvale | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2013-05-19 16:41 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.14 mi SSW of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-19 16:43 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.14 mi SSW of Pratt Muni Arpt | Several house windows were broken by the hail. |
| 2013-05-19 16:45 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .88 mi SE of Pratt Muni Arpt | Winds to 70 MPH were also reported at this location. |
| 2013-05-19 16:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 14.32 mi NNE of Byers | Hail that was 1.25 in diameter was also reported with the high winds. |
| 2013-05-19 16:54 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.49 mi SSE of Pratt Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-19 17:12 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi N of Iuka | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-08 17:36 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.29 mi WNW of Preston | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-08 18:13 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 1.09 mi E of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2013-04-22 23:45 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .55 mi W of Pratt | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2013-04-17 13:53 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.59 mi WNW of Sawyer | No narrative filed · source: Public |
Worst storm days in Pratt County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-16 | 29 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 92 mph |
| 2019-09-24 | 21 | 2" (hen egg) | 81 mph |
| 2011-05-20 | 12 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 60 mph |
| 2018-05-02 | 10 | 1" (quarter) | 92 mph |
| 2011-07-03 | 9 | 1" (quarter) | 85 mph |
| 2026-04-25 | 8 | 2.5" (tennis ball) | 75 mph |
| 2011-08-12 | 8 | — | 81 mph |
| 2023-05-09 | 7 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 68 mph |
| 2013-05-19 | 7 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 70 mph |
| 2013-04-09 | 7 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | 2.5" tennis ball | .55 mi E of Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt County EM reported tennis ball sized hail near the Pratt Airport. |
| 2026-04-25 | 2" hen egg | 3.56 mi WSW of Waldeck | Report from social media showed up to 2 inch hail measured up with a ruler. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2026-04-25 | 2" hen egg | 1.09 mi E of Pratt | Public reported 2 inch hail near the Pratt Community College. Time estimated via radar. |
| 2021-07-31 | 2" hen egg | 4.29 mi NNW of Coats | No narrative filed |
| 2019-09-24 | 2" hen egg | 2.82 mi S of Pratt | No narrative filed |
| 2016-06-28 | 2" hen egg | 1.3 mi ESE of Coats | There was some damage done to the siding of the home. |
| 2012-04-14 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Sawyer | No narrative filed |
| 2011-05-28 | 2" hen egg | 4.18 mi N of Preston | No narrative filed |
When does hail hit Pratt County?
Across 17 years of records, May produced the most reports (93), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 1 | 0.3% |
| March | 7 | 2.3% |
| April | 36 | 11.7% |
| May | 93 | 30.2% |
| June | 71 | 23.1% |
| July | 28 | 9.1% |
| August | 45 | 14.6% |
| September | 26 | 8.4% |
| October | 1 | 0.3% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| December | 0 | 0.0% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 20151). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.