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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Manchester, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Manchester, KY from June 1, 1958 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
158
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Manchester, KY · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Manchester, KY

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was received via social media of hail of at least egg size near Burning Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Burning Springs, KY
2.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture on social media of about 2 inch wide hailstones along Laurel Heights Road. Time estimated via radar (37.235433... -83.789241).
NWS Hail Report Location: Treadway, KY
1.50″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of estimated 1.5 inch hail in Fogertown (37.200042... -83.869560). Time via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grace, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2021
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CONVENIENCE STORE EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AT INTERSECTION OF US 421 AND KY-11 NORTH OF FALL ROCK. HAIL LEFT DENTS IN A VEHICLE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Treadway, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2019
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ashers Fork, KY
1.50″ hail
May 22, 2011
3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail fell for about 5 minutes in Manchester.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Manchester, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.38 WSW Pigeonroost, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
1:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Manchester, KY
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2008
8:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Garrard, KY
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2007
4:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shepherdtown, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail at Eriline on Jacks Creek Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Manchester, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail at Goose Rock School.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gooserock, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell for over minutes in downtown Manchester.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Manchester, KY
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2007
3:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Creekville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:44 PM EST
Hail report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Manchester, KY
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Manchester, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goose Rock, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media shows 50 ft of a 100 ft tree snapped near MM 8 of KY-1524. A few other smaller trees had been blown down on the persons property.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ice Cliff, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down in the Ashers Fork to Redbird River vicinity with powerlines involved.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ashers Fork, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down along Sand Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Ice Cliff, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reportedly blown down along Collins Gibson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Sidell, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down along Dripping Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Larue, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay County Dispatch reports downed trees along Mill Creek Road headed south from KY-1524. Low-level divergence signature noted on radar at this location at the time of the report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brightshade, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay County dispatch reports many trees down along Crawfish Road_ especially on the end of the road closer to KY-80. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hima, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay County dispatch reports downed trees along Sizemore Park Road south of the intersection with Curry Branch Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Pigeonroost, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Social media user reports that a tree fell on her car in the storm that occurred before midnight last night. The car was parked in the driveway of a residence off of Upper Rader Road_
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Sidell, KY
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six downed trees along a seven mile stretch of roadway along KY 1524 took out power and cable lines... in the Goose Rock area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Goose Rock, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree on a home along Radio Hill Road in Manchester. Time estimated via radar. Report came from social media and was relayed to us via Slack.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manchester, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported on a truck along with powerlines. Time of report - probably from an earlier storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hooker, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NE Hooker. Tree reported on a truck along with powerlines in the vicinity of 712 Ephram Creek Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hooker, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported a tree blown down and partially blocking KY-11 near the Knox/Clay county line. Even time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woollum, KY
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Manchester, KY

5 reports
F0 category
Jun 2, 2001
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was reported moving through a forested area southwest of Manchester. Roofing material and other debris generated while the tornado moved through Laurel county was also reported in the air. Items from a damaged store in London was found some 20 miles away in Manchester.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Manchester, KY
F0 category
Aug 17, 2000
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touch down was reported in the forested area off the Daniel Boone Parkway. Only minimal tree damage resulted from this storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Big Creek, KY
F0 category
Jun 22, 1990
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jul 6, 1984
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Manchester, KY
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Manchester, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,041
Households814
Housing units946
Income
Median household income$30,291
$100k+ households18.8%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached523
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily229
Large multifamily101
Mobile homes93
Housing mix
Single-family share55.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share34.9%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied386
Renter-occupied428
Vacant units132
Home value & age
Median home value$109,100
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.0%
Owner homes $750k+4.2%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars615
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Manchester have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 158 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Manchester, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Manchester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Manchester, KY is 2.00″. It was reported near Burning Springs, KY on September 24, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Manchester — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Manchester and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Manchester — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Manchester address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Manchester — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Manchester address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Manchester — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Manchester, KY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Manchester, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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