Hail history for Manly, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manly since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manly
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 2013
17 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #221 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Manly
- 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 Manly
The latest hail report in and around Manly is from August 7, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 7, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manly logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #221 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manly accounts for 18% of the 95 reports filed in Worth County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2013 near 0.69 N Manly.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manly 0.4
- Worth County 2.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manly 7
- Worth County 24
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manly 0%
- Worth County 5%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Manly | Worth | $10K | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Iowa Falls | Hardin | $20K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Worth | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Worth | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Manly | Worth | — | 18:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Manly | Worth | — | 18:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 25, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 3.1 ENE Manly | Worth | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Manly | Worth | — | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.08 W Manly | Worth | $1K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.1 WSW Manly | Worth | $5K | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Manly | Worth | $1K | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Manly | Worth | $10K | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 NW Freeman | Cerro Gordo | $5K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Manly | Worth | $1K | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Iowa Falls | Hardin | $20K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Manly | Worth | $1K | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Manly | Worth | $500 | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manly
- Kensett 7 km · 13
- Grafton 12 km · 10
- Mason City 16 km · 71
- Northwood 17 km · 17
- Clear Lake 22 km · 33
- Nora Springs 22 km · 13
- St. Ansgar 25 km · 24
- Lake Mills 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Manly
How often does it hail in Manly, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manly since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manly?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manly?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 2013 near 0.69 N Manly. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manly?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manly had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 7, 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.