Hail history for Pratt, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pratt since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pratt
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 7, 2002
108 reports on 62 days since 1974 · #22 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Pratt
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Pratt
The latest hail report in and around Pratt is from April 25, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pratt logged 56 reports on 31 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 4.3 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #22 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pratt accounts for 19% of the 577 reports filed in Pratt County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 7, 2002 near Pratt.
Reports were down 49% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (37). The busiest year was 2013, with 14 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pratt 2.8
- Pratt County 10.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pratt 31
- Pratt County 80
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pratt 3%
- Pratt County 5%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | Pratt | Pratt | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 E Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 E Pratt | Pratt | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 W Pratt | Pratt | 18:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 47 44%
- 1–2 in 58 54%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 E Pratt | Pratt | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 E Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Pratt Muni Arpt | Pratt | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Pratt | Pratt | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.78 WSW Pratt | Pratt | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 W Pratt | Pratt | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pratt | Pratt | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Pratt | Pratt | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Pratt | Pratt | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pratt | Pratt | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Pratt | Pratt | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Pratt | Pratt | 19:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pratt
Questions about hail in Pratt
How often does it hail in Pratt, Kansas?
108 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pratt since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pratt?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pratt?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 7, 2002 near Pratt. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pratt?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pratt had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was April 25, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.