Hail history for Manitowoc County, WI

Manitowoc County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 44 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 1, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 69 since 1967

1″ or larger 44 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 1, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Manitowoc County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Manitowoc County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 15, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
September 7, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
September 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Manitowoc County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 28, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail fell near School Hill.

June 27, 2013 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Thunderstorms produced copious amounts of golf ball size to tennis ball size hail in Manitowoc. The hail damaged hundreds of cars and at least 50 homes and businesses.

July 30, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail, at least 2 inches in diameter, fell in Maribel.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	2	7	27	22	9

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Manitowoc County

Has it ever hailed in Manitowoc County?

Yes — 69 hail events have been recorded for Manitowoc County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 44 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Manitowoc County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Manitowoc County, WI is May 28, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Manitowoc County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 1, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Wisconsin hail history

All 72 Wisconsin counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.