Hail history for Manitowoc, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manitowoc since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manitowoc
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 27, 2013
15 reports on 13 days since 2001 · #134 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Manitowoc
- 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 Manitowoc
The latest hail report in and around Manitowoc is from August 3, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manitowoc logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #134 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manitowoc accounts for 22% of the 69 reports filed in Manitowoc County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Wisconsin town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 27, 2013 near 0.5 E Manitowoc.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manitowoc 0.6
- Manitowoc County 2.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manitowoc 10
- Manitowoc County 29
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manitowoc 13%
- Manitowoc County 9%
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 E Manitowoc | Manitowoc | $1.5 million | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 ESE (Mtw)manitowoc Arpt | Manitowoc | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 67%
- 1–2 in 3 20%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 ESE (Mtw)manitowoc Arpt | Manitowoc | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 SE Alverne | Manitowoc | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Manitowoc Rapids | Manitowoc | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NE Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 E Manitowoc | Manitowoc | $1.5 million | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.6 SSW Branch | Manitowoc | — | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 5 N Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Manitowoc | Manitowoc | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manitowoc
Questions about hail in Manitowoc
How often does it hail in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manitowoc since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #134 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manitowoc?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manitowoc?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 27, 2013 near 0.5 E Manitowoc. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manitowoc?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manitowoc 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 3, 2023.
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.