Hail history for Manatee County, FL

Manatee County has 71 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 27, 1969.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 71 since 1969

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 27, 1969

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 Manatee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 71 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 27, 2018	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
June 8, 2012	1.25″	Half dollar
January 17, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

October 15, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media video of hail just W of I-75 and S of SR-70. Several other social media videos showing hail around this time in the same area. Time from video stamp.

July 23, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported at the Myakka City Grocery.

June 8, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	2	33	26	4	3

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 Manatee County

Has it ever hailed in Manatee County?

Yes — 71 hail events have been recorded for Manatee County, FL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Manatee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Manatee County, FL is October 15, 2022, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Manatee County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 27, 1969. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.