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Hail history for Manitowoc, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manitowoc on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 1, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Manitowoc ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Manitowoc
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Manitowoc in the last two years.
Hail days near Manitowoc by year
When hail season peaks near Manitowoc
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Manitowoc
Jul 1, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Branch (7 mi from Manitowoc)
Jun 27, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Manitowoc (1 mi from Manitowoc)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced copious amounts of golf ball size to tennis ball size hail in Manitowoc. The hail damaged hundreds of cars and at least 50 homes and businesses.Jul 17, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Manitowoc (1 mi from Manitowoc)
Jul 25, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Two Rivers (6 mi from Manitowoc)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail and strong winds at Two Rivers. The winds downed a flag pole and threw chairs across a yard.Jun 15, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Two Rivers (7 mi from Manitowoc)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manitowoc
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | EF0 | Branch 8 mi from Manitowoc |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manitowoc
51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manitowoc since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 7, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Shoto 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Two Rivers, Shoto 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Manitowoc, Manitowoc Airport 3 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Two Rivers 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Manitowoc Airport, Manitowoc 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Northeim 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Manitowoc 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Manitowoc 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Manitowoc Airport 1 wind report |
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 Manitowoc; 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.
Nearby cities
- Two Rivers
14 hail days - Sheboygan
15 hail days - Bellevue
20 hail days - De Pere
28 hail days - Allouez
28 hail days - Kaukauna
39 hail days - Ashwaubenon
28 hail days - Green Bay
27 hail days
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 Manitowoc.
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