Hail history for Pratt County, KS

Pratt County has 576 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 354 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 1995.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 576 since 1956

1″ or larger 354 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.0″ grapefruit · May 22, 1995

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Pratt County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Pratt County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 576 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 25, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 25, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 25, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 14, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Pratt County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 25, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Report from social media showed up to 2 inch hail measured up with a ruler. Time estimated via radar.

April 14, 2001 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail lasted 10 minutes

May 22, 1995 · 6.0″ (grapefruit)

Hail the size of cantaloupes was reported. Unspecified damage was done.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	9	10	143	252	126	30

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Pratt County

Has it ever hailed in Pratt County?

Yes — 576 hail events have been recorded for Pratt County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 354 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pratt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pratt County, KS is April 25, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Pratt County?

6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 1995. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Kansas hail history

All 105 Kansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.