Hail history for Manchester, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Manchester
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 9, 2001
13 reports on 12 days since 1978 · #76 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · 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 Manchester
The latest hail report in and around Manchester is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manchester logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #76 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manchester accounts for 5% of the 262 reports filed in Washtenaw County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Michigan town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 9, 2001 near Manchester.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manchester 0.3
- Washtenaw County 7.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manchester 6
- Washtenaw County 50
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manchester 0%
- Washtenaw County 3%
- Median Michigan town on this site 0%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manchester | Washtenaw | 09:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Washtenaw | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1988 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Washtenaw | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Manchester | Washtenaw | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ENE Sharon Hollow | Washtenaw | 18:30 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 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Manchester | Washtenaw | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ENE Sharon Hollow | Washtenaw | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 SSE Sharon Hollow | Washtenaw | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Manchester | Washtenaw | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Manchester | Washtenaw | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Rowes Corner | Washtenaw | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Manchester | Washtenaw | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Rowes Corner | Washtenaw | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manchester | Washtenaw | 09:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Washtenaw | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1988 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Washtenaw | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Washtenaw | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manchester
Questions about hail in Manchester
How often does it hail in Manchester, Michigan?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manchester?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manchester?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 9, 2001 near Manchester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manchester?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manchester had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.