Pratt County, Kansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
75
Tornado reports
576
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
1,104
All events
3
Deaths
$28.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pratt County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 73 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Upon reported possible tornado damage, a NWS storm survey determined there was a tornado that shredded trees and down numerous powerlines. There was also complete destruction of a small metal building.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Public and storm chasers reported a tornado. A survey determined that a swath of damage was due to the tornado. Some damage included striped trees, broken power poles, a destroyed metal building, and large roof damage to a residential building. The tornado began in Pratt county b…
This 3/4 mile wide tornado produced EF3 damage and unfortunately claimed two lives. A husband and wife were parked on highway 54 approximately 2 1/4 miles east of Cairo. The tornado picked up their car and carried it approximately 1700 feet NNE into a wheat field (they were not d…
This tornado moved across out of southeast Edwards county at 2148 CST and grew into a large tornado of a little more than a mile wide. A male was killed near Hopewell as a basement wall collapsed on him when his home was demolished. Very little of the home was left visible.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heavy rainfall and runoff caused extensive flooding along the Ninnescah river flooding the city park, Memorial lake and the Kansas Department of Wildlife offices and rearing ponds. At the lake, several vehicles, tents and campers were inundated by flood waters. At the fish hatche…
This very large tornado moved southeast across much of Pratt. Damage was rated a STRONG F2. There were 14 homes destroyed, 15 with major damage and 230 with minor damage. Over 50 Pivot sprinklers were damaged or destroyed. Despite the very heavy damage, there were no injuries tha…
Hail Hail
Report from social media showed up to 2 inch hail measured up with a ruler. Time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
A public report of golf ball sized hail. 1 inch hail was reported in the same area a few minutes prior.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pratt County dispatch reported 75 mph winds.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail near Pratt County Airport.
Hail Hail
Pratt County EM reported tennis ball sized hail near the Pratt Airport.
Hail Hail
Public reported 2 inch hail near the Pratt Community College. Time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
Social media report of half-dollar sized hail at Pratt County Lake.
Hail Hail
Public report half-dollar sized hail near Isabel Wetlands Wildlife Area.
Hail Hail
A social media report of 1.5 inch hail.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet site recorded a 63 mph wind gust.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
AWOS station KPTT Pratt Indust reported 0.25 mile visibilities.
Hail Hail
The emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reported blown down trees with an estimated 80 mph winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of 80 mph winds and trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of 80 mph winds and trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of large trees (3-4 in diameter) uprooted. Tops of other trees sheared off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station Pratt County Landfill recorded a 71 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station KPTT recorded a 62 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads across Pratt flooded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet recorded 5.82 inches of rain around the time period lists over a few hours.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mesonet recorded 7.33 inches of around around the time period over a couple hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of estimated 65 mph winds come from the Public about 3 miles south of Pratt.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The report was from KKSPREST2 observation station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pratt County Landfill recorded a 62 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report estimating 60 mph gusts south of Pratt.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public estimated 60 mph wind northeast of Cairo with thunderstorms. Time estimated from radar.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser captured a small satellite tornado off of the large Pratt tornado with pictures and video. No damage was reported or found.
High Wind High Wind
A 59 mph wind gust was measured by the PWS-KKSSAWE8 mesonet location.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station KPTT recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.
Hail Hail
Public report on social media mentioning nickel to quarter sized hail 1 1/2 miles northeast of Cairo.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills consistently moving into Extreme Cold Warning Criteria with wind chills dropping as low as -23F 2/19 at 1:15 AM. Wind gusts reached 28 mph during this period.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility was reported as one quarter of a mile at the Pratt airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
A ten hour period of one quarter mile visibility was reported by the observation at the Pratt airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One and one half inch of new snow was reported 5 miles south of Pratt by Pratt county emergency management.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Public reported a measured three and one half inches of new snow at 3 miles east of Cairo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet site recorded a wind gust of 64 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Private weather station via weather underground reported 11.85 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 3 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 1 |
| 2013 | 39 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 2 |
| 2011 | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 9 |
| 2007 | 33 | 4 |
| 2006 | 30 | 2 |
| 2005 | 34 | 1 |
| 2004 | 72 | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 46 | 6 |
| 2001 | 51 | 1 |
| 2000 | 62 | 1 |
| 1999 | 33 | 2 |
| 1998 | 30 | 1 |
| 1997 | 42 | 0 |
| 1996 | 53 | 1 |
| 1995 | 23 | 2 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 12 | 2 |
| 1991 | 17 | 8 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 3 |
| 1964 | 4 | 3 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
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