Hail history for Manteno, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manteno since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manteno
- Last hail
- Jul 23, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 6.00 in
- softball · Apr 23, 1961
11 reports on 11 days since 1961 · #294 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Manteno
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Manteno
The latest hail report in and around Manteno is from July 23, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manteno logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #294 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manteno accounts for 8% of the 138 reports filed in Kankakee County.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 6.00 in (softball) on April 23, 1961.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manteno 0.4
- Kankakee County 3.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manteno 8
- Kankakee County 41
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manteno 18%
- Kankakee County 12%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1961 | 6.00 insoftball | — | Kankakee | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.19 NW Manteno | Kankakee | $2.0 million | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kankakee | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Manteno | Kankakee | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Manteno | Kankakee | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Manteno | Kankakee | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Manteno | Kankakee | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Manteno | Kankakee | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 W Manteno | Kankakee | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.48 W Manteno | Kankakee | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.12 NW Manteno | Kankakee | — | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 N Manteno | Kankakee | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.19 NW Manteno | Kankakee | $2.0 million | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kankakee | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1979 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Kankakee | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1961 | 6.00 insoftball | — | Kankakee | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manteno
- Bradley 9 km · 11
- Peotone 10 km · 13
- Kankakee 16 km · 44
- Grant Park 17 km · 10
- Crete 28 km · 18
- Wilmington 28 km · 14
- Frankfort 29 km · 10
- Park Forest 29 km · 10
Questions about hail in Manteno
How often does it hail in Manteno, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manteno since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #294 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manteno?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manteno?
6.00 in (softball size) on April 23, 1961. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manteno?
The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manteno had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manteno since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 23, 2017.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.