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Hail history for Manhattan, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manhattan on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 2, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Manhattan ranks #199 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Manhattan
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Eureka Lake 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Manhattan |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Manhattan Muni, St George 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Manhattan |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Manhattan meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Manhattan
Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (14) and April (12).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Manhattan
Jun 2, 2008 · 4.25 in · Keats (9 mi from Manhattan)
National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail demolished 98% of the cars parked at the Manhattan Regional Airport. Dents were also noted in the terminal building, and a stone hangar had it's windows blown out. Car dealerships and car rental facilities near the airport also report extreme damage to nearly every vehicle on the lot. Several hundred vehicles in the Manhattan Corporate Technology Park were severely dented by the large hail stones, and nary a car was left without having at least one window smashed. At the Auth-Florence Manufacturing Co. approximtely 250 employee cars were deemed total losses as a result of the hail. The hail between the size of baseballs, near Keats, and softballs, across the southwestern pJun 13, 2024 · 3.50 in · Manhattan (1 mi from Manhattan)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report via social media showing a hailstone measuring 3.5 inches in diameter.Apr 6, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Manhattan (1 mi from Manhattan)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches in diameter were received from Manhattan from law enforcement, spotters, county officials, and emergency management personnel.Jun 5, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Manhattan (1 mi from Manhattan)
Jun 4, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Keats (8 mi from Manhattan)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manhattan
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | Manhattan 3 mi from Manhattan |
| Jun 11, 2022 | EF2 | Manhattan 1 mi from Manhattan |
| Jun 11, 2022 | EF? | Zeandale 8 mi from Manhattan |
| Aug 15, 2019 | EF? | Ogden 8 mi from Manhattan |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF0 | Marshall Aaf 9 mi from Manhattan |
| May 26, 2016 | EF0 | Zeandale 9 mi from Manhattan |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF4 | Ogden 8 mi from Manhattan |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF0 | Flush 10 mi from Manhattan |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Zeandale 10 mi from Manhattan |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manhattan
135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manhattan since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Aug 13, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 78 mph, a measured | Manhattan, Ogden 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Ogden 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Rocky Ford 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 79 mph, a measured | Rocky Ford, Manhattan, Manhattan Muni 5 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Rocky Ford, Ogden, Flush 4 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | St George 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Keats 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Eureka Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | St George 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, a measured | Manhattan, Rocky Ford 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Manhattan; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Cities nearby
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Manhattan.
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