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Winter in Pratt County, Kansas
69 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
Pratt County, Kansas, has 69 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 25 different years.
January is the busiest month, with 18 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 34 events against 35 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.9% of the 7,432 winter events recorded in Kansas; its 9.4 per 100 square miles compares with 9.1 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Kansas
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 69 | 7,432 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 9.4 | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 75.2 | 25.3 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 120 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
18Feb
15Mar
11Apr
2May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
8Dec
15
Recorded events
All 69 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2023 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Mar 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2020 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Mar 2019 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Nov 2018 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Nov 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Dec 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Feb 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Dec 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Dec 2007 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Dec 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Feb 2005 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Dec 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2001 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Mar 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $15K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Mar 1998 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 1997 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Apr 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Pratt County had?
69 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Pratt County?
20 Jan 2025 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Pratt County?
The winter storm of 12 Mar 1999, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $15K.
How does Pratt County compare with Kansas for winter?
9.4 events per 100 square miles against 9.1 statewide; the county holds 69 of the state's 7,432 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.