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Hail and storm reports near Manhattan, KS

NOAA records list 49 hail reports within 10 miles of Manhattan since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 3.50 in on June 13, 2024. They also list 75 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 115 mph on June 11, 2022.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 2 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
49
Biggest reported hail
3.50 in
Most recent hail report
May 18, 2026
Strongest reported wind
115 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Manhattan.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Manhattan, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
May 18, 20261.00 in (quarter)2.7 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
April 28, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)5.7 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
April 28, 20251.00 in (quarter)10 miPottawatomie, KSSt GeorgeNCEI record
April 28, 20251.00 in (quarter)10 miPottawatomie, KSSt GeorgeNCEI record
June 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)2.8 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
June 13, 20243.50 in2.5 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)0.8 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)0.8 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20241.25 in (half dollar)0.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)1.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20242.00 in (hen egg)2.9 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)3.5 miPottawatomie, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20242.00 in (hen egg)2.5 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)2.5 miPottawatomie, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20242.50 in (tennis ball)1.5 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 13, 20241.25 in (half dollar)2.6 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 13, 20241.75 in (golf ball)1.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20242.00 in (hen egg)5.2 miPottawatomie, KSSwamp AngelNCEI record
June 13, 20241.25 in (half dollar)3 miPottawatomie, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 13, 20242.00 in (hen egg)7.9 miPottawatomie, KSSwamp AngelNCEI record
March 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)8.3 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
March 13, 20241.50 in (ping pong ball)7 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
March 13, 20241.50 in (ping pong ball)10 miRiley, KSZeandaleNCEI record
March 13, 20241.00 in (quarter)10 miPottawatomie, KSSt GeorgeNCEI record
March 13, 20242.00 in (hen egg)6.5 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 30, 20231.00 in (quarter)1.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 30, 20231.00 in (quarter)1.1 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 30, 20231.00 in (quarter)7.1 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
May 9, 20231.00 in (quarter)6 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
May 7, 20231.00 in (quarter)10 miPottawatomie, KSSt GeorgeNCEI record
April 19, 20231.00 in (quarter)2.5 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
April 19, 20231.25 in (half dollar)4.7 miPottawatomie, KSSwamp AngelNCEI record
July 1, 20221.25 in (half dollar)8.3 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
July 1, 20221.25 in (half dollar)8.4 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
May 17, 20221.00 in (quarter)2.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
May 17, 20221.25 in (half dollar)7.6 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 51 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Manhattan, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 19, 202675 mph (as reported)4.4 miRiley, KS4 ENE OgdenSPC day reportPreliminary
September 19, 202678 mph (as reported)10 miRiley, KS9 SSE ManhattanSPC day reportPreliminary
June 13, 202663 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 8, 202658 mph (measured gust)2 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
June 8, 202664 mph (measured gust)4.8 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
June 8, 202679 mph (measured gust)1.7 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 8, 202670 mph (estimated gust)2 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 8, 202664 mph (measured gust)5.7 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
May 18, 202664 mph (estimated gust)7.8 miRiley, KSOgdenNCEI record
May 18, 202658 mph (estimated gust)2 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
May 18, 202667 mph (measured gust)3.5 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
May 18, 202659 mph (measured gust)7.3 miPottawatomie, KSFlushNCEI record
August 14, 202475 mph (estimated gust)8.4 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
July 31, 202458 mph (estimated gust)6.8 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
July 16, 202470 mph (estimated gust)10 miPottawatomie, KSSt GeorgeNCEI record
June 26, 202470 mph (estimated gust)1.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 26, 202470 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 15, 202462 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
May 6, 202460 mph (measured gust)4.8 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
July 28, 202362 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
July 28, 202372 mph (measured gust)5.8 miPottawatomie, KSManhattanNCEI record
July 28, 202370 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
July 14, 202362 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
July 14, 202360 mph (measured gust)5.9 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
July 4, 202372 mph (estimated gust)1 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
July 4, 202366 mph (measured gust)3.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
April 20, 202361 mph (measured gust)5.7 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
April 14, 202360 mph (estimated gust)0.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
September 17, 202261 mph (measured gust)4.4 miRiley, KSEureka LakeNCEI record
September 17, 202267 mph (measured gust)5.7 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
July 1, 202261 mph (measured gust)8.3 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
June 21, 202270 mph (estimated gust)5.4 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 21, 202275 mph (estimated gust)2.9 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 11, 202283 mph (measured gust)1.7 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 11, 2022100 mph (estimated gust)5 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 11, 202290 mph (estimated gust)4.3 miPottawatomie, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 11, 202281 mph (estimated gust)5.2 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
June 11, 202282 mph (measured gust)5.6 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
June 11, 2022100 mph (estimated gust)2.1 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 11, 202283 mph (measured gust)1.7 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 11, 202281 mph (estimated gust)1.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
June 11, 202281 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miRiley, KSOgdenNCEI record
June 11, 202264 mph (estimated gust)2.3 miRiley, KSRocky FordNCEI record
June 11, 2022115 mph (estimated gust)2.1 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
May 30, 202268 mph (estimated gust)5 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
May 17, 202274 mph (estimated gust)7.6 miRiley, KSKeatsNCEI record
December 15, 202175 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
December 15, 202176 mph (measured gust)5.7 miRiley, KS(Mhk)Manhattan MuniNCEI record
December 15, 202175 mph (estimated gust)2.6 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
December 15, 202181 mph (estimated gust)0.9 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record
December 15, 202181 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miRiley, KSManhattanNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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