Hail history for North Manchester, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Manchester since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Manchester
- Last hail
- Apr 22, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Feb 19, 2026
16 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #93 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · North Manchester
- 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 North Manchester
The latest hail report in and around North Manchester is from April 22, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Manchester logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #93 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Manchester accounts for 18% of the 87 reports filed in Wabash County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.00 in (quarter) on February 19, 2026 near North Manchester.
The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Manchester 0.3
- Wabash County 1.8
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Manchester 5
- Wabash County 23
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Manchester 0%
- Wabash County 0%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N North Manchester | Wabash | $1K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.73 NE Laketon | Wabash | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W North Manchester | Wabash | — | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | North Manchester | Wabash | — | 05:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Manchester
- South Whitley 15 km · 10
- Wabash 23 km · 24
- Larwill 23 km · 11
- Huntington 27 km · 48
- Warsaw 28 km · 24
- Laud 28 km · 10
- Columbia City 31 km · 36
- Roanoke 33 km · 14
Questions about hail in North Manchester
How often does it hail in North Manchester, Indiana?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Manchester since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Manchester?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Manchester?
1.00 in (quarter size) on February 19, 2026 near North Manchester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Manchester?
The most recent report in this data is from April 22, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has North Manchester had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 22, 2026.
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.