Hail HistoryHail history for Pratt County, KS
209 hail reports in Pratt County since 2006 on 84 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 25, 2026.
Cities in Pratt County
Recent hail in Pratt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Cairo 1 hail report |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Pratt Muni Airport, Waldeck, Pratt 7 hail reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Preston 1 hail report |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pratt 1 hail report |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cairo 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Pratt County by year
When hail season peaks in Pratt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pratt County
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pratt County since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Aug 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Preston, Pratt, Coats 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Pratt 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Iuka 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Byers, Pratt, Pratt Muni Airport 6 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Pratt 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Pratt, Preston 2 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Pratt, Cairo 3 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Pratt 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Preston 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Coats 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Pratt County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).