Pratt County declares local disaster emergency after multiple tornadoes

May 19, 2025

Pratt County commissioners adopted a seven-day local disaster emergency after tornadoes caused damage across rural areas, directing staff to coordinate assessments with the National Weather Service and American Red Cross.

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The Pratt County Board of Commissioners voted May 2025 to declare a local state of disaster emergency after multiple tornadoes struck parts of the county overnight, damaging homes, outbuildings and oilfield equipment.

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