Hail history for Manchester, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manchester
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 8, 2024
31 reports on 26 days since 1968 · #32 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Manchester
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Manchester is from May 8, 2024. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Manchester
The latest hail report in and around Manchester is from May 8, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manchester logged 20 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #32 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manchester accounts for 36% of the 87 reports filed in Coffee County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Tennessee town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2024 near 0.69 S Manchester.
Reports were down 18% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manchester 1.0
- Coffee County 2.6
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manchester 15
- Coffee County 35
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manchester 3%
- Coffee County 2%
- Median Tennessee town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Manchester | Coffee | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manchester | Coffee | $5K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Manchester | Coffee | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manchester | Coffee | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 13, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Coffee | — | 21:00 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 16 52%
- 1–2 in 14 45%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Manchester | Coffee | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.29 SW Manchester | Coffee | — | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.58 NE Manchester | Coffee | — | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Manchester | Coffee | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Manchester | Coffee | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Manchester | Coffee | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Ragsdale | Coffee | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Manchester | Coffee | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Manchester | Coffee | — | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Manchester | Coffee | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manchester | Coffee | $5K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Manchester | Coffee | — | 02:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manchester
- Tullahoma 17 km · 18
- Winchester 31 km · 34
- Altamont 31 km · 19
- Lynchburg, Moore County 32 km · 29
- Shelbyville 35 km · 34
- McMinnville 36 km · 22
- Woodbury 40 km · 18
- Christiana 42 km · 16
Questions about hail in Manchester
How often does it hail in Manchester, Tennessee?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manchester since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manchester?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manchester?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 8, 2024 near 0.69 S Manchester. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manchester?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manchester had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2024.
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.